nix
[ˈnɪks]feminine
The English word "snow" is translated into Latin as nix.
The term refers to the crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation, the act of these flakes falling or the accumulation of a white layer on the ground.
Meaning: partly frozen, crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation in flakes, falling of such flakes, accumulation of them as a white layer (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
nix is a feminine noun. When you want to say "of snow", use the genitive singular form nivis. To use snow as a direct object (the accusative singular), use nivem. If you are referring to multiple snows, the plural form is nives. The ablative plural form, meaning "by", "with" or "from" the snows, is nivibus.
Did you know?
- In Roman literature, the word nix is often used metaphorically to represent purity or the coldness of a heart.
- The Latin verb ningit is used to describe the act of snow falling, which provides a more specific action than the simple noun nix.
Examples in context
- Cur nix alba est?Why is snow white?The sentence is useful for asking why nix is white.Tatoeba #748643 by carlosalberto, translation #749959 by CM
- An nix tibi placet?You like snow, don't you?The sentence is useful for asking if someone likes nix.Tatoeba #2937206 by alexmarcelo, translation #2858644 by Amastan
- Nix mihi valde placet.I like snow a lot.The sentence is useful for expressing that one likes nix very much.Tatoeba #1345806 by alexmarcelo, translation #758154 by Zifre
- Hodierna nocte stratum nivis erat.This evening, there was a layer of snow.
- Nuntius pruinam incolis nunciavit.The messenger announced the frost to the residents.
- Tempus est, ut nix fundum omnem cooperiat.It's time for the snow to cover the whole ground.
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Example conversation
Julia and Quintus are looking out the window at a winter scene.
- JuliaVidēsne quantum nivis in viā sit?Do you see how much snow is on the road?
- QuintusIta, nix totam terram tegit.Yes, the snow covers the whole land.
- JuliaNix hodie valde densa cadit.The snow is falling very thickly today.
- QuintusHaec nix nōs domī tenēbit.This snow will keep us at home.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snow” translations and entries nix, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nix, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
