der Schneeregen
Translation
sleet
Examples
Draußen gibt es nur Schneeregen.
Outside there is only sleet.
Der Wetterbericht sagt Schneeregen voraus.
The weather forecast predicts sleet.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject/object)) used as a subject or object. Ich mag keinen Schneeregen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Graupel (graupel, soft hail)
Etymology
Made up of 'Schnee' (snow) and 'Regen' (rain). It literally means 'snow rain'.
Memory Tips
A mixture of 'snow' and 'rain'. The word's components reveal its meaning.