NOUN

Schnecke/ˈʃnɛkə/snail; screw (engineering)

Schnecke is a German noun that means snail or screw (engineering). It is pronounced /ˈʃnɛkə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schnecken".

Definitions

1.small mollusk with a spiral shell, lives on land or in water(animal)

a.land snail

Im Garten habe ich gestern viele Schnecken gesehen.Yesterday I saw many snails in the garden.

2.spiral-shaped mechanical part used to transfer motion(engineering, technical)

a.worm gear, screw

Die Schnecke in der Maschine muss regelmäßig geölt werden.The screw in the machine must be oiled regularly.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Schneckedie Schnecken
Genitiveder Schneckeder Schnecken
Dativeder Schneckeden Schnecken
Accusativedie Schneckedie Schnecken

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schnecke" mean in English?
"Schnecke" means snail or screw (engineering). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schnecke"?
"Schnecke" is pronounced /ˈʃnɛkə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schnecke" der, die, or das?
"Schnecke" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Schnecke"?
The plural of "Schnecke" is "Schnecken".
What part of speech is "Schnecke"?
"Schnecke" is a noun in German.

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