Gletschereis
dasNounglacier ice
English translations
- 01
glacier ice
Word details
- German meaning
- Gletschereis ist eine Form von Eis, die durch die Kompression und das Gefrieren von Schnee über lange Zeiträume in Gletschern entsteht.
- English meaning
- Glacier ice is a form of ice that forms through the compression and freezing of snow over long periods in glaciers.
- Synonym
- Firneis
- German example
- Das Gletschereis schmolz aufgrund der steigenden Temperaturen.
- English example
- The glacier ice was melting due to rising temperatures.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Gletschereis
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- firn
Firn
Example sentences with “Gletschereis”
Das Gletschereis schmilzt rapide. (The glacier ice is melting rapidly.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Gletschereis neuter?
Yes, it is neuter (das). It is generally used in the singular.