Winter Games Trivia for Language Buffs Flashcards

1

The Spanish word "nieve" means

2

"Games" is derived from the Old Germanic word for

3

How do you say "snowboard" in French?

4

The word "ski" comes from the Old Norse word for

5

A ski-jump trick with one leg forward and one leg back is known as...

6

According to Canadians, Ståle Sandbech is keeping his head warm by wearing a...

7

The snowboarding word "ollie" comes from...

8

Which wintery term is derived from the Latin words for "sun" and "stopped/stationary"?

9

What is "downhill skiing" in French?

10

An intense, long-lasting snowstorm is called a...

Winter Games Trivia for Language Buffs