Wechte
dieNounsnow cornice
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Word details
- German meaning
- Eine durch Wind abgelagerte Schneeansammlung, oft an Kanten oder Graten.
- English meaning
- Cornice
- Synonym
- Schneewächte
- German example
- Die Wechte am Gipfelgrat war gefährlich überhängend.
- English example
- The cornice on the summit ridge was dangerously overhanging.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Wechte
- Plural Form
- die Wechten
Related words
- Schneebrett
Snow slab
- Wächte
Cornice
Example sentences with “Wechte”
Die Wechte ist lebensgefährlich. (The snow cornice is life-threatening.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Wechte' a synonym for 'Wächte'?
Yes, both spellings are correct, though 'Wächte' is slightly more common. It is feminine (die).