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thaw

/θɔː/

A thaw is a period of warmer weather when snow and ice begin to melt. It marks the transition from freezing temperatures to warmer ones, often seen at the end of winter.

Beispiele

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1

The spring thaw has finally started, and the snow is turning into water.

The spring thaw has finally started, and the snow is turning into water.

2

The seasonal thaw may result in rising water levels in the local river system.

The seasonal thaw may result in rising water levels in the local river system.

3

I'm so happy about the thaw because I can finally see the grass again!

I'm so happy about the thaw because I can finally see the grass again!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
thaw
Verb
thaw
Adjektiv
thawed
Verwandt
thawing
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'The-Warm' (T-haw). When the thaw comes, the weather gets warm.

Schnelles Quiz

After a very cold January, the February _____ made the roads very muddy.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: thaw

Beispiele

1

The spring thaw has finally started, and the snow is turning into water.

everyday

The spring thaw has finally started, and the snow is turning into water.

2

The seasonal thaw may result in rising water levels in the local river system.

formal

The seasonal thaw may result in rising water levels in the local river system.

3

I'm so happy about the thaw because I can finally see the grass again!

informal

I'm so happy about the thaw because I can finally see the grass again!

4

Data suggests that the annual thaw is occurring earlier each decade due to climate changes.

academic

Data suggests that the annual thaw is occurring earlier each decade due to climate changes.

5

Following the diplomatic thaw, several international companies are planning to invest in the region.

business

Following the diplomatic thaw, several international companies are planning to invest in the region.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
thaw
Verb
thaw
Adjektiv
thawed
Verwandt
thawing

Häufige Kollokationen

spring thaw the melting of snow in spring
sudden thaw ice melting very quickly
rapid thaw a fast period of warming
the big thaw a major period of ice melting
winter thaw a warm period during the winter months

Häufige Phrasen

a thaw in relations

when two groups start being friendly again after a cold period

thaw out

to become warm after being very cold

wait for the thaw

waiting for the ice to melt before acting

Wird oft verwechselt mit

thaw vs melt

Melt is the general process of turning solid to liquid; thaw specifically refers to ice/snow or frozen food returning to a normal state due to weather.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'thaw' as a noun to describe the weather event or the period of time when melting occurs. It is often used with the definite article 'the'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'thaw' for melting plastic or metal, but it is primarily used for ice, snow, or frozen food.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'The-Warm' (T-haw). When the thaw comes, the weather gets warm.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English word 'thawian', which means to melt.

Grammatikmuster

Usually used as a singular noun Often follows adjectives like 'spring', 'sudden', or 'rapid' Can be used as an uncountable noun in some contexts
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Kultureller Kontext

In many cold northern cultures, 'the thaw' is a celebrated sign that the harsh winter is finally ending.

Schnelles Quiz

After a very cold January, the February _____ made the roads very muddy.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: thaw

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