der Antauer
Translation
initial thaw, beginning of a thaw
Examples
Der Antauer des Schnees kündigt den Frühling an.
The initial thaw of the snow announces spring.
Grammar Patterns
the initial thaw ((of sth.gen)) The initial thaw of the glacier is visible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Tauwetterbeginn (start of the thaw), der Schmelzbeginn (start of melting)
Etymology
From the verb 'antauen' (to begin to thaw). 'an-' (indicates the beginning of an action) + 'tauen' (to thaw).
Memory Tips
Think of 'an-' as 'on' or the 'onset' of something. So, 'Antauer' is the 'onset of the thaw'.