die Schneemassen
Translation
masses of snow, large amounts of snow, snowdrifts
Examples
Die Schneemassen blockierten die Straße.
The masses of snow blocked the road.
Riesige Schneemassen fielen vom Dach.
Huge masses of snow fell from the roof.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) blockieren to block ((sth.)) Die Schneemassen blockierten die Straße.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schneeberge (snow mountains), Schneeverwehungen (snowdrifts)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Schnee' (snow) and 'Massen' (masses).
Memory Tips
Imagine massive piles of snow, literally 'snow masses'.