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"Spider" in German: Spinne
die Spinne
Spider in German is die Spinne, feminine. Plural is die Spinnen. A web is das Spinnennetz.
In the bathroom
Da ist eine Spinne an der Decke.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Spinne
Say it
SHPIN-neh
/ˈʃpɪnə/
SHPIN-neh. Soft sp as shp. Soft final e.
"Spider" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Spinne | the spider Default. | Default. |
| die Spinnen | the spiders Plural. | Plural. |
| das Spinnennetz | spiderweb Common compound. | Common compound. |
| eine kleine Spinne | a little spider Everyday description. | Everyday description. |
How to use Spinne in real life
- 1In the bathroom
Da ist eine Spinne an der Decke.
There is a spider on the ceiling.
Eine Spinne.
- 2Garden
Die Spinne sitzt im Netz.
The spider is sitting in the web.
Die Spinne.
- 3Kids
Viele Spinnen sind völlig harmlos.
Many spiders are completely harmless.
Spinnen plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Spinne
Incorrect: der Spinne
Correct: die Spinne
Spinne is feminine.
Incorrect: die Spinner (for the animal)
Correct: die Spinnen
Animal plural is Spinnen; Spinner is a different word.
Good to know
Spinnenangst is common, but many Germans still relocate house spiders outside instead of killing them. Autumn brings more Spinnen indoors.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a spider indoors
ChatPal
Siehst du die Spinne am Fenster?
Do you see the spider on the window?
You
Ja. Die Spinne ist winzig.
Yes. The spider is tiny.
ChatPal
Soll ich die Spinne raussetzen?
Should I put the spider outside?
You
Bitte. Spinnen gehören eher in den Garten.
Please. Spiders belong more in the garden.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Spider" in German
What gender is Spinne?
Feminine: die Spinne.
Plural?
Die Spinnen.
Spiderweb?
Das Spinnennetz.
Are house spiders dangerous?
Usually not; most are harmless.
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