NOUN
dieSchnecke/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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schnecke | die Schnecken |
| Genitive | der Schnecke | der Schnecken |
| Dative | der Schnecke | den Schnecken |
| Accusative | die Schnecke | die 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.
