Schneeglöckchen
/ˈʃneːɡlœkçən/neuter
The German word for snowdrop is Schneeglöckchen.
Schneeglöckchen refers to the plant known as the snowdrop.
Meaning: plant (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Schneeglöckchen is a neuter noun and is used for both the singular and the plural forms.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃneːɡlœkçən/
Did you know?
- In Germany, the first Schneeglöckchen of the year is often seen as a folk omen that spring is imminent and the winter's grip is breaking.
- In German, the diminutive '-chen' always forces the noun into the neuter gender, regardless of the original word's gender.
- The word 'Glöckchen' comes from 'Glocke', which is the same root used for the bells found in church towers.
Examples in context
- Schau mal, diese Schneeglöckchen blühen so früh im Jahr! Wie wunderschön sie sind!Look, these snowdrops bloom so early in the year! How beautiful they are!
- Ja, selbstverständlich. Es gibt nichts Schöneres, als Schneeglöckchen beim ersten Schneefall zu sehen.Yes, of course. There is nothing more beautiful than seeing snowdrops during the first snowfall.
- Das Schneeglöckchen ist sehr klein.The snowdrop is very small.
- Ich habe ein Schneeglöckchen im Garten gefunden.I found a snowdrop in the garden.
- Ein Schneeglöckchen blüht im Frühling.A snowdrop blooms in spring.
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are walking in a garden in early spring.
- JuliaSchau mal, Felix, da ist ein Schneeglöckchen!Look, Felix, there is a snowdrop!
- FelixJa, das Schneeglöckchen sieht wunderschön aus.Yes, the snowdrop looks beautiful.
- JuliaEs ist so weiß und rein.It is so white and pure.
- FelixDu hast recht, Julia.You are right, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snowdrop” translations and entries Schneeglöckchen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
