German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Snake" in German: Schlange
die Schlange
Snake in German is die Schlange, feminine. Plural is die Schlangen. Same word can mean a queue — context tells you which.
Zoo visit
Die Schlange schläft hinter dem Glas.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Schlange
Say it
SHLAHNG-uh
/ˈʃlaŋə/
SHLAHNG-uh. Soft sch. Final e like uh.
"Snake" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Schlange | snake Animal. | Animal. |
| die Schlangen | snakes Plural. | Plural. |
| Giftschlange | venomous snake Danger talk. | Danger talk. |
| Schlange stehen | to stand in line Different meaning, same word. | Different meaning, same word. |
How to use Schlange in real life
- 1Zoo visit
Die Schlange schläft hinter dem Glas.
The snake is sleeping behind the glass.
Die Schlange.
- 2Nature doc
Eine Schlange liegt in der Sonne auf dem Stein.
A snake is lying in the sun on the rock.
Eine Schlange.
- 3Kids asking
Ist die Schlange giftig oder harmlos?
Is the snake venomous or harmless?
Die Schlange.
Mistakes English speakers make with Schlange
Incorrect: der Schlange
Correct: die Schlange
Feminine: die Schlange.
Incorrect: die Schlang (no e)
Correct: die Schlange
Singular ends in -e.
Good to know
Schlange means both snake and queue, so Die Schlange ist lang usually means the line is long. For animals, zoo signs and kids' books keep the reptile meaning clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the reptile house
ChatPal
Willst du zu den Affen oder zu den Reptilien?
Do you want monkeys or reptiles?
You
Zur Schlange. Ich will das Terrarium sehen.
To the snake. I want to see the terrarium.
ChatPal
Die Schlange ist riesig heute.
The snake is huge today.
You
Krass. Die Schlange bewegt sich kaum.
Wild. The snake barely moves.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Snake" in German
How do you say snake?
Die Schlange.
Plural?
Die Schlangen.
Queue meaning?
Same word — Schlange stehen means to wait in line.
Venomous snake?
Giftschlange.
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