Schneesturm
/ˈʃneːʃtʊʁm/masculine
The German word for snowstorm is Schneesturm.
Schneesturm is a masculine noun used to describe bad weather characterized by blowing winds and snow.
Meaning: bad weather involving blowing winds and snow (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound noun consisting of Schnee, meaning snow and Sturm, meaning storm.
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 is used in the phrase Sturm und Drang, a famous literary movement from the late 18th century that emphasized emotional intensity over rationality.
- In a non-weather context, Germans use stürmisch (stormy) to describe a passionate or volatile romantic relationship.
- The word Sturm can also refer to a sudden 'attack' or 'onslaught' in a military context, meaning a Schneesturm is linguistically an 'onslaught of snow'.
Examples in context
- Der Schneesturm dauerte an.The snowstorm continued.This sentence shows how to use the word to indicate the duration of a Schneesturm.Tatoeba #8567904 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #645082 by CK
- Es gab einen großen Schneesturm.There was a big snowstorm.This sentence is useful for stating the existence of a large Schneesturm.Tatoeba #9678846 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9640586 by Hybrid
- Wir gerieten in einen Schneesturm.We were caught in a snowstorm.This sentence illustrates the phrase for being caught in a Schneesturm.Tatoeba #2217863 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2214064 by Hybrid
- Die Region wurde von einem heftigen Schneesturm heimgesucht.The region was hit by a severe snowstorm.
- Wir sollten lieber drinnen bleiben, das Schneetreiben wird immer stärker.We should stay inside, the snowstorm is getting stronger.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are looking out the window at the winter weather.
- MaximilianSchau mal, es beginnt ein Schneesturm.Look, a snowstorm is starting.
- LauraDas ist ja schrecklich für die Fahrer.That is terrible for the drivers.
- MaximilianIch glaube, der Schneesturm wird heute bleiben.I think the snowstorm will stay today.
- LauraDann bleiben wir heute einfach zu Hause.Then we will just stay at home today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snowstorm” translations and entries Schneesturm, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
