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Tautropfen

dewdrop

noun TAU-trop-fen Rare
Animals & Nature Weather

Usage Note

Tautropfen describes the individual droplets of dew that form on leaves and grass in the early morning when surfaces cool below the dew point. The word is common in nature descriptions, poetry, and garden contexts, often evoking freshness and early-morning calm.

Examples

"Millionen von Tautropfen glitzerten im Morgenlicht auf der Wiese."

Natural Translation

Millions of dewdrops glistened in the morning light on the meadow.

Literal Translation

Millions of dewdrops glittered in the morning light on the meadow.

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