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How do you say "snow" in German?

der Schnee

Noun Masculine

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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