die Eisschicht
ice layer
A continuous layer of frozen water that has formed on a surface.
EXAMPLE
Die Eisschicht auf dem See ist noch nicht dick genug zum Schlittschuhlaufen.
The ice layer on the lake is not yet thick enough for ice skating.
die Eisschicht
ice layer
die Eisschicht, die Eisschichten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Eisschicht, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Eisschichten |
| genitive | der Eisschicht |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Eisschicht | die Eisschichten |
| accusative | die Eisschicht | die Eisschichten |
| dative | der Eisschicht | den Eisschichten |
| genitive | der Eisschicht | der Eisschichten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Eisschicht' (ice layer) is made up of 'Eis' (ice) and 'Schicht' (layer). It therefore refers to a layer made of ice.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Teich hat sich über Nacht eine Eisschicht gebildet.
An ice layer formed on the pond overnight.
Typical collocations
'Eisschicht' (ice layer) is often used with verbs such as 'sich bilden' (to form), 'schmelzen' (to melt), and 'brechen' (to break). The combinations 'dicke Eisschicht' (thick ice layer) and 'dünne Eisschicht' (thin ice layer) are also very common.
EXAMPLE
Die dünne Eisschicht schmolz in der Morgensonne schnell.
The thin ice layer melted quickly in the morning sun.
Specifying the surface
The surface on which the ice layer is located is often named with 'auf' (on) and the dative. This pattern describes where the ice layer formed or is located.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Fluss lag eine glatte Eisschicht.
A smooth ice layer covered the river.
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