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How do you say "snow" in German?
der Schnee
In German, "snow" is der Schnee.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SHNAY' (rhyme with 'way'). One syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Schnee is a masculine noun. Plural: die Schnee (rare), genitive: des Schnees, dative: dem Schnee.
Example sentence
Der Schnee ist weiß.
The snow is white.
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How to remember der Schnee
Schnee sounds like it's rushing down. Snow falls lightly like schnee.
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Questions about der Schnee
How do you say "snow" in German?
In German, "snow" is der Schnee. It is a noun.
Is der Schnee masculine or feminine?
Der Schnee is a masculine noun. Plural: die Schnee (rare), genitive: des Schnees, dative: dem Schnee.
How is der Schnee used in a sentence?
Use der Schnee as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Schnee ist weiß. (The snow is white.).
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