Schneeflocke

snowflake

noun SHNAY-flok-ke Rare

Usage Note

Schneeflocke is feminine (die Schneeflocke). Each snowflake is an aggregate of ice crystals with hexagonal symmetry. The falling of the first Schneeflocken (plural) is eagerly anticipated in childhood.

Examples

"Die ersten Schneeflocken des Winters fielen leise auf den Boden."

Natural Translation

The first snowflakes of winter fell silently to the ground.

Literal Translation

The first snowflakes of winter fell silently onto the ground.

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