Kreuzotter
dieNounadder; common European viper
English translations
- 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
Related words
- Vipernatter
Grass snake
Example sentences with “Kreuzotter”
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.