How to Say ‘The line / queue’ in German
Die Schlange
dee SHLAHng-uh
[dee SHLAHng-uh]
💬 Usage Tip: At stations and airports, [Schlange] often means a line of people, not just the animal. For queues, you'll also hear [Warteschlange].
Phrase Breakdown
Die
[dee]
the
The feminine definite article used with 'Schlange'.
Die Schlange am Gate ist schon lang.
The line at the gate is already long.
Schlange
[SHLAHng-uh]
line / queue
A line of people waiting, for example to board a plane.
Die Schlange vor dem Gate wird länger.
The line in front of the gate is getting longer.
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