snow mass
die Schneemasse, die Schneemassen
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snow mass
A large, continuous mass of snow that has accumulated or is moving, for example on a mountainside.
Die Schneemasse am Berghang geriet plötzlich ins Rutschen.
The snow mass on the mountainside suddenly began to slide.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schneemassen |
| genitive | der Schneemasse |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schneemasse | die Schneemassen |
| accusative | die Schneemasse | die Schneemassen |
| dative | der Schneemasse | den Schneemassen |
| genitive | der Schneemasse | der Schneemassen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schneemasse' (snow mass) is made up of 'Schnee' (snow) and 'Masse' (mass). The base word 'Masse' (mass) indicates that this refers to a large, continuous amount of snow.
Nach dem starken Schneefall türmten sich gewaltige Schneemassen vor dem Haus auf.
After the heavy snowfall, huge masses of snow piled up in front of the house.
'Schneemasse' (snow mass) is often used with verbs such as 'sich bewegen' (to move), 'ins Rutschen geraten' (to begin to slide), 'sich lösen' (to break loose), and 'abgehen' (to come down). These combinations are especially suitable for snow on a slope or mountain.
Die Schneemasse geriet nach dem Erdbeben ins Rutschen.
The snow mass began to slide after the earthquake.
'Schneemasse' (snow mass) is usually used in the plural ('Schneemassen') and often appears in reports about mountain accidents, avalanche danger, and blocked roads or railways. The word frequently describes a danger that is moving or burying something.
Die Rettungskräfte suchten unter den Schneemassen nach dem vermissten Wanderer.
The rescue workers searched beneath the masses of snow for the missing hiker.
