Also means
slug; cinnamon-bun pastry
Usage Note
Schnecke is feminine, plural Schnecken. It covers both snail and slug, and a swirl-shaped pastry. Im Schneckentempo means at a snail's pace.
Examples
"Nach dem Regen kriecht eine Schnecke über den Weg."
Natural Translation
After the rain a snail crawls across the path.
Literal Translation
After the rain crawls a snail over the path.
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