schneeblind

snow-blind

Word details

German meaning
Eine vorübergehende Entzündung der Hornhaut durch starke UV-Strahlung, meist im Schnee.
English meaning
Snowblind
Synonym
blendempfindlich
German example
Nach dem Skifahren war er schneeblind.
English example
He was snowblind after skiing.

Example sentences with “schneeblind”

  1. Ohne Brille kann man in den Bergen schneeblind werden. (Without glasses, one can become snow-blind in the mountains.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'schneeblind' a medical condition?

Yes, it refers to temporary blindness caused by sunlight reflected off snow.