der Frost
Translation
frost, freezing weather, chill
Examples
Der Frost hat die Blumen zerstört.
The frost has destroyed the flowers.
In der Nacht gab es starken Frost.
There was a heavy frost during the night.
Grammar Patterns
bei Frost in frosty weather Bei Frost fahre ich langsam.
et4 vor Frost schützen to protect sth. from frost Wir müssen die Pflanzen vor Frost schützen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kälte (cold), Eis (ice); Antonyms: Hitze (heat), Wärme (warmth)
Etymology
From Old High German 'frost', related to 'frieren' (to freeze). It is a direct cognate of the English word 'frost'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'frost'. Picture a frosty morning with ice crystals on the windows.