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Frost
/fʁɔst/
frost
Der Frost hat die Blätter mit einer dünnen Eisschicht überzogen.
The frost has covered the leaves with a thin layer of ice.
general
A thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing point.
Im Winter deckt der Frost die Felder mit einer weißen Schicht.
In winter, frost covers the fields with a white layer.
Frost occurs when the air temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
general
A period of very cold weather.
Der Frost hat die Pflanzen im Garten zerstört.
The frost destroyed the plants in the garden.
Often used metaphorically to describe something cold or harsh.
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Capitalization
Remember that all German nouns, including 'Frost', are capitalized.
Gold Rule
Usage
'Frost' is used for both the thin layer of ice and the cold weather condition.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'vrost', from Old High German 'frost', from Proto-Germanic 'frustaz'. Related to Old English 'forst' and Old Norse 'frost'.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Frost' is always capitalized as it is a noun. It can refer to both the thin layer of ice and the cold weather condition.
Word Breakdown
Frost
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