Schnorchel
/ˈʃnɔʁçəl/masculine
The German word for snorkel is Schnorchel.
Schnorchel is a masculine noun referring to the hollow tube used for breathing while underwater. If you want to refer to the activity of snorkeling, you use the verb schnorcheln. To express the specific activity of 'going snorkeling', it is typical to use the phrase schnorcheln gehen.
Meaning: hollow tube used for breathing underwater (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Because Schnorchel is a masculine noun, it takes the accusative ending -en when it is the direct object of a sentence, such as in the form den Schnorchel.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃnɔʁçəl/
Did you know?
- The word Schnorchel is a doublet of the obsolete word Schnörchel, which once described a specific disease found in pigeons.
Examples in context
- Tom kaufte sich eine Maske und einen Schnorchel, damit er mit seinen Freunden schnorcheln gehen konnte.Tom bought a mask and a snorkel so he could go snorkeling with his friends.This sentence shows how to use Schnorchel in the context of buying equipment for a snorkeling trip.Tatoeba #5805825 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1095754 by CK
- Ich habe mein Tauchrohr verloren.I've lost my snorkel.
- Sie benötigen ein Atemrohr zum Schnorcheln.You need a snorkel for snorkeling.
- Lass uns schnorcheln gehen!Let's go snorkeling!
- Wir sollten uns Schnorchel kaufen, bevor wir in den Urlaub fahren.We should buy snorkels before we go on vacation.
- Kann ich deinen Schnorchel für einen Moment ausleihen?Can I borrow your snorkel for a moment?
- Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass Ihr Atemrohr richtig sitzt.Please make sure your snorkel is properly fitted.
- Der Schnorchel ist in meiner Tasche.The snorkel is in my bag.
- Ich brauche einen neuen Schnorchel zum Tauchen.I need a new snorkel for diving.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are preparing for a snorkeling trip at the beach.
- FelixHast du den Schnorchel für mich gefunden?Did you find the snorkel for me?
- LauraJa, er liegt direkt neben deiner Maske.Yes, it is lying right next to your mask.
- FelixSuper, danke für deine Hilfe, Laura.Great, thanks for your help, Laura.
- LauraGerne, Felix, lass uns ins Wasser gehen!You're welcome, Felix, let's go into the water!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snorkel” translations and entries Schnorchel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schnorchel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
