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How do you say "sleet" in German?
der Schneeregen
In German, "sleet" is der Schneeregen.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SHNAY-RAY-gen' with three equal syllables. Three syllables.
Grammar notes
Der Schneeregen is a masculine noun. Compound of Schnee (snow) and Regen (rain). Plural: die Schneeregens.
Example sentence
Der Schneeregen ist unangenehm.
The sleet is unpleasant.
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How to remember der Schneeregen
Schneeregen combines Schnee (snow) and Regen (rain), creating a mix of both.
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Questions about der Schneeregen
How do you say "sleet" in German?
In German, "sleet" is der Schneeregen. It is a noun.
Is der Schneeregen masculine or feminine?
Der Schneeregen is a masculine noun. Compound of Schnee (snow) and Regen (rain). Plural: die Schneeregens.
How is der Schneeregen used in a sentence?
Use der Schneeregen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Schneeregen ist unangenehm. (The sleet is unpleasant.).
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