Schneeball
/ʃneːbal/masculine
The English phrase 'snowball' is translated into German as Schneeball.
Schneeball is a masculine noun used to refer to a ball made of snow.
Meaning: ball of snow (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Schnee (snow) and Ball (ball).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Schneeball is Schneebälle.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃneːbal/
Did you know?
- While a Schneeball is a ball of snow, the German word Schneeball can also refer to a specific type of traditional confectionery, a spherical, sugar-coated pastry found in parts of Germany.
- In some German dialects, a snowball fight is referred to as a Schneeballkrieg, which translates to 'snowball war'.
- In German, the word for 'ball' in Schneeball is the same word used for a 'ball' in the sense of a formal dance or gala.
Examples in context
- Maria warf einen Schneeball nach Tom.Mary threw a snowball at Tom.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Schneeball in the context of throwing one at someone.Tatoeba #5826578 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4853297 by Hybrid
- Es gab eine große Schneeballschlacht.There was a big snowball fight.This sentence shows how to use Schneeball when talking about a snowball fight (Schneeballschlacht).Tatoeba #9678844 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9640588 by Hybrid
- Der Schneeball schmolz in meiner Hand.The snowball melted in my hand.This sentence demonstrates the use of Schneeball when describing it melting.Tatoeba #5768961 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5768959 by Hybrid
- Ich habe einen Schneeball geworfen.I threw a snowball.
- Passen Sie auf, er wirft Schneebälle.Be careful, he's throwing snowballs.
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Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are playing in the snow.
- LauraSchau mal, mein Schneeball ist riesig!Look, my snowball is huge!
- LukasPass auf, Lukas wirft einen Schneeball!Watch out, Lukas is throwing a snowball!
- LauraIch fange den Schneeball!I'll catch the snowball!
- LukasDas war ein sehr schneller Schneeball.That was a very fast snowball.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snowball” translations and entries Schneeball, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
