Frost

frost

noun FROST Rare

Also means

freeze

Usage Note

Frost is masculine (der Frost). German distinguishes Bodenfrost (ground frost), Luftfrost (air frost), and Kahlfrost (bare frost without snow cover). A Spätfrost (late frost) in May can damage fruit blossoms; the 'Ice Saints' (Eisheiligen, 11-15 May) are traditional frost warnings in German gardening culture.

Examples

"Ein unerwarteter Frost zerstörte die Apfelblüten im Mai."

Natural Translation

An unexpected frost destroyed the apple blossoms in May.

Literal Translation

An unexpected frost destroyed the apple blossoms in May.

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