Schneesturm
/ˈʃneːʃtʊʁm/masculine
The English phrase 'blizzard' can be translated into German as Schneesturm or Blizzard.
Meaning: severe snowstorm (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Schneesturm | /ˈʃneːʃtʊʁm/ | masculine |
| Blizzard | masculine |
Both terms refer to a severe snowstorm.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Schneesturm is a compound of Schnee (snow) and Sturm (storm).
Which one should you use?
Schneesturm is the standard, general German word for a snowstorm. While both mean a severe snowstorm, Blizzard is often used in a more technical or meteorological context to describe extreme, high-wind events.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Schneesturm is Schneestürme.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃneːʃtʊʁm/
Did you know?
- In German, the word Sturm can also mean a 'raid' or a 'storming' of a building, which gives the word a more aggressive, intentional connotation than 'storm'.
- If you are caught in a Schneesturm, you might experience Schneegestöber, which describes the swirling, dancing flakes that characterize the storm's appearance.
- The German word Sturm is a cognate of the English word 'storm', both descending from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to stir' or 'to agitate'.
Examples in context
- Wir gerieten in einen Blizzard.We were caught in a blizzard.This sentence is useful for seeing Blizzard in use.Tatoeba #12455636 by Waldelfe, translation #12455639 by CM
- Tom und Maria steckten in einem Schneesturm fest.Tom and Mary were trapped by a blizzard.This sentence shows how to use Schneesturm when describing being trapped.Tatoeba #6051334 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4806478 by Hybrid
- Der Schneesturm erschwerte uns die Rückkehr zum Basislager.The blizzard made our return to base camp more difficult.This sentence illustrates the use of Schneesturm regarding travel difficulties.Tatoeba #10075112 by Yorwba, translation #11051427 by sundown
- Der gestrige Schneesturm war so heftig, dass er die ganze Stadt lahmlegte.The blizzard yesterday was so intense that it paralyzed the entire city.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Maximilian are looking out the window at the bad weather.
- JuliaSiehst du das draußen, Maximilian?Do you see that out there, Maximilian?
- MaximilianJa, das ist ein schrecklicher Schneesturm.Yes, that is a terrible blizzard.
- JuliaIch hoffe, er hält nicht lange an.I hope it does not last long.
- MaximilianWir sollten heute lieber nicht rausgehen.We should probably not go out today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blizzard” translations and entries Schneesturm, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
