das Meereis
Translation
sea ice
Examples
Das Schmelzen des Meereises ist ein Problem.
The melting of the sea ice is a problem.
Das Meereis in der Arktis schwindet.
The sea ice in the Arctic is shrinking.
Grammar Patterns
((das Meereis)) ((as subject)) The sea ice... Das Meereis schmilzt im Sommer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Packeis (pack ice)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Meer' (sea) and 'Eis' (ice).
Memory Tips
Literally translates to 'sea ice'. Think of ice floating on the sea.