die Schlange
Translation
snake, line, queue
Examples
Eine Schlange kroch durch das Gras.
A snake crawled through the grass.
Wir standen in einer langen Schlange.
We were standing in a long line.
Grammar Patterns
to see a snake ((sth.)) I saw a snake in the forest.
to stand in a line ((in+dat)) We had to stand in line for an hour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (animal) reptile; (line) Reihe, Kette
Etymology
From Old High German 'slango', related to 'schlingen' (to wind, twist).
Memory Tips
Picture a long, winding snake. It looks similar to a long, winding line of people. This connects the two meanings.