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Schnecke

snail

noun SHNE-ke Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

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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