In German
Schlange
Meaning: snake
Formal or informal? “Die Schlange” is the word for a snake. The same word is used for a queue, as in “Schlange stehen” (to queue).
Example sentences
DieSchlangeistsehrlang.
The snake is very long.
EineSchlangeliegtinderSonne.
A snake lies in the sun.
WirsteheninderSchlange.
We are standing in the queue.
Grammar note
“Die Schlange” is feminine. The plural is “die Schlangen”, with an -en ending.
Common mistake
Don't be surprised when “Schlange” means a queue. “Schlange stehen” means to stand in line, and it's a very common phrase in everyday German.
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What does “Schlange stehen” mean?
To stand in a queue.
What is the plural of “Schlange”?
“Schlangen”, with an -en ending.