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German Phrase

Schneit es noch?

/ʃnaɪ̯t ɛs nɔx/
Meaning"Is it still snowing?"
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Meaning

Literally, “Is it still snowing?” The question asks whether snowfall is continuing at the moment of speaking. It can also be used figuratively to wonder if a situation is persisting.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are outside and want to know if the snow is still coming down, or when you’re planning activities that depend on the weather, such as skiing or commuting.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Schneitesnoch?

1

Verb‑Subject Inversion

In yes‑no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, followed by the subject.

2

Present Tense of "schneiden" vs "schneien"

The verb here is "schneien" (to snow). Its third‑person singular present form is "schneit".

3

Pronoun "es" as dummy subject

Weather verbs in German use the impersonal pronoun "es" because there is no concrete subject.

4

"noch" as "still"

"Noch" adds the nuance of continuation – the speaker wonders whether snow is still falling.

🗨In Conversation

A

Schneit es noch?

Is it still snowing?

Ja, es schneit immer noch. Wir sollten vorsichtig fahren.

Yes, it’s still snowing. We should drive carefully.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Schneiden es noch?

    Do not confuse with "schneiden" (to cut). The correct verb for weather is "schneien".

  • Schneit noch?

    The dummy pronoun must stay; dropping it makes the sentence ungrammatical.

  • Schneit noch es?

    Placing "noch" after the verb ("Schneit noch es?") breaks the standard word order.

↔Alternatives

  • Schneit es noch immer?

    Is it still snowing?

  • Fällt noch Schnee?

    Is snow still falling?

  • Gibt es noch Schnee?

    Is there still snow?

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries, weather talk is a common ice‑breaker. When you ask "Schneit es noch?" you’re not only checking conditions, you’re also showing interest in the shared environment. In the Alps, locals might answer with precise measurements (e.g., "Wir haben noch 10 cm Neuschnee"). Remember that in formal contexts you could replace "es" with the more neutral "der Schnee" for emphasis: "Schneit der Schnee noch?" but this sounds poetic and is rarely used in everyday speech.