der Schleim
Translation
slime, mucus, phlegm
Examples
Die Schnecke hinterlässt eine Spur aus Schleim.
The snail leaves a trail of slime.
Bei einer Erkältung hat man oft Schleim im Hals.
When you have a cold, you often have phlegm in your throat.
Grammar Patterns
((der Schleim)) ((as subject/object)) slime as subject/object The slime is green.
Similar Words
das Sekret (secretion), der Auswurf (sputum)
Etymology
Cognate with the English word 'slime', both from Proto-Germanic.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'slime'. Just imagine a slimy snail.