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How do you say "sleet" in German?

der Schneeregen

Noun Masculine

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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