Usage Note
Bereift describes a surface covered by a delicate layer of frost crystals (Reif). Bereifte Äste glitter in winter morning light. It is a precise descriptive adjective used in nature writing and weather descriptions.
Examples
"Die bereifte Wiese glitzerte im Licht der aufgehenden Sonne."
Natural Translation
The frosted meadow sparkled in the light of the rising sun.
Literal Translation
The frosted meadow glittered in the light of the rising sun.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
- blass pale
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