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12.1
12.1 Words for snow
There are many words for snow in Norwegian, here are a few of the most commonly used:
et snøvær | snowy weather |
en snøstorm | snow storm, blizzard |
en snøfokk / et snødrev |
drifting, blowing snow (weather type) |
en drivsnø | drifting/drifted snow (snow type) |
ei snøfonn | snowbank (made by the wind) |
en brøytekant | snowbank (roadside, man made) |
en klabbesnø | sticky snow (i.e. under the skis) |
en løssnø | loose snow |
en skare | snow crust |
et slaps | slush, partly melted snow |
et sludd | wet snow, mixed rain and snow |
en tørrsnø | dry snow |
et snøfnugg | snowflake |
ei snøfille | big snowflake |
kram snø | moist snow (good for snowballs) |