Dutch · Nature & Weather
de sneeuw
snow
Beginnernoun
Definition
Frozen water that falls from the sky in flakes.
Example
De kinderen spelen in de sneeuw.
The children play in the snow.
Etymology
'De sneeuw' originates from the Old Dutch word 'sneuw', linked to the Proto-Germanic '*snīhaz', reflecting the cultural significance of snowy weather.
How & Where It’s Used
'De sneeuw' is used in informal conversations about weather and in formal contexts when discussing seasonal phenomena, recognized in Dutch-speaking areas.