Kreuzotter

dieNoun

adder; common European viper

English translations

  1. 01

    asp viper

Word details

German meaning
Eine giftige Schlangenart, die in Europa und Asien vorkommt.
English meaning
Adder, common European viper
Synonym
Giftschlange
German example
Die Kreuzotter ist eine der wenigen Giftschlangen in Deutschland.
English example
The adder is one of the few venomous snakes in Germany.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Kreuzotter
Plural Form
die Kreuzottern

Example sentences with “Kreuzotter”

  1. Die Kreuzotter steht unter Naturschutz. (The adder is a protected species.)

Frequently asked questions

Is the Kreuzotter dangerous?

It is venomous, but generally shy. Bites are rare and usually not fatal to healthy adults.