Spirale
[ʃpiˈʁaːlə]feminine
The English word spiral is translated into German as Spirale.
In the context of geometry, Spirale refers to a spiral shape.
Meaning: geometry (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Spirale is a feminine noun, which means it takes the feminine definite article die. If you need to refer to more than one, the plural form is Spiralen.
Did you know?
- In German, the word Spirale can also refer to a medical device used for long-term contraception, a term English speakers usually call an 'IUD'.
- While Spirale refers to the geometric shape, the German word Wendel is often used specifically for the winding structure of a spiral staircase, known as a Wendeltreppe.
- In German, a 'spiral' shape in a biological context, such as a seashell, is often described using the adjective schneckenförmig, which literally means 'snail-shaped'.
Examples in context
- Das Haus einer Schnecke hat die Form einer Spirale.A snail's shell is spiral in form.This sentence is useful for describing how a snail's shell is shaped using Spirale.Tatoeba #3760666 by Jens_Odo, translation #1593722 by trieuho
- Die Spirale dreht sich schnellThe spiral is spinning quickly
- Die Treppen haben eine interessante WindungThe stairs have an interesting spiral
- Der Kaffee bildete Wirbel, als er in die Tasse gegossen wurdeThe coffee formed spirals as it was poured into the cup
- Die Zeichnung enthält eine Spirale.The drawing contains a spiral.
- Die Feder ist eine kleine Spirale.The spring is a small spiral.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are looking at a modern art piece in a gallery.
- JuliaSiehst du diese Spirale in der Mitte?Do you see this spiral in the middle?
- LukasJa, die Spirale sieht sehr interessant aus.Yes, the spiral looks very interesting.
- JuliaIch mag die geschwungenen Linien.I like the curved lines.
- LukasDas Design ist wirklich beeindruckend.The design is truly impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spiral” translations and entries Spirale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
