die Schlange, -n
snake · line
Ein langes, dünnes Tier ohne Beine, das sich kriechend fortbewegt.
The German word "Schlange" is a noun with two primary meanings:
- "Snake" (referring to the reptile).
- "Line" or "queue" (referring to a line of people waiting).
The word "Schlange" originates from the same root as the Modern German verb "schlängeln," which means "to meander" or "to wind", reflecting the movement of a snake.
Similar words in German include:
- For "snake": "Natter" (adder), "Kobra" (cobra).
- For "line" or "queue": "Warteschlange" (waiting line), "Reihe" (row or line).
Differences:
- "Natter" and "Kobra" refer specifically to types of snakes, whereas "Schlange" is a general term for any snake.
- "Warteschlange" emphasizes the act of waiting, specifically capturing the context of people or things in line, while "Reihe" can refer to any orderly arrangement of items or people, not specifically waiting.
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Examples
Die Schlange kriecht durch das Gras.noun
The snake is crawling through the grass.
Eine lange Schlange steht vor dem Einlass.noun
A long line is standing in front of the entrance.
Eine Schlange wartet am Eingang des Zoos.noun
A snake waits at the entrance of the zoo.
Vor dem Laden bildet sich eine lange Schlange.noun
In front of the shop a long line is forming.
Im Zoo sieht man oft eine lange Schlange.noun
In the zoo, one often sees a long snake.
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