In German
Schnecke
Meaning: snail
Example sentences
DieSchneckeistsehrlangsam.
The snail is very slow.
NachdemRegensindvieleSchneckenimGarten.
After the rain there are many snails in the garden.
DieSchneckehateinHausaufdemRücken.
The snail has a shell on its back.
Grammar note
“Die Schnecke” is feminine. The plural is “die Schnecken” — the same word also names the spiral pastry, “Zimtschnecke” (cinnamon snail/roll).
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Schnecke” with “Schnee” (snow) — both start the same way but have completely unrelated meanings.
Quick check
Which German word means “snail”?
More words on this topic
Keep learning German
Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of “Schnecke”?
“Schnecken”.
What is a “Zimtschnecke”?
A cinnamon roll, literally “cinnamon snail”, named for its spiral shape.