NOUN
Schlange/ˈʃlaŋə/snake; queue; line
Schlange is a German noun that means snake, queue, or line. It is pronounced /ˈʃlaŋə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schlangen".
Definitions
1.a long, limbless reptile; snake(animal)
a.any member of the suborder Serpentes
Im Zoo haben wir eine riesige Schlange gesehen.—We saw a huge snake at the zoo.
2.a line of people or vehicles; queue(everyday life)
a.people waiting in a line
Vor der Kasse bildete sich eine lange Schlange.—A long queue formed in front of the checkout.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schlange | die Schlangen |
| Genitive | der Schlange | der Schlangen |
| Dative | der Schlange | den Schlangen |
| Accusative | die Schlange | die Schlangen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schlange" mean in English?
- "Schlange" means snake, queue, or line. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schlange"?
- "Schlange" is pronounced /ˈʃlaŋə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schlange" der, die, or das?
- "Schlange" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Schlange"?
- The plural of "Schlange" is "Schlangen".
- What part of speech is "Schlange"?
- "Schlange" is a noun in German.
