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Schnalle
German → American English
American English
buckle
Verschluss aus Metall oder Kunststoff, mit dem man einen Riemen, Gürtel oder eine ähnliche Verbindung festmacht.
Bitte schnall dich an und schließe die Schnalle am Gürtel.Use Schnalle for a buckle on a belt, strap, bag, or shoe. In everyday German, it is most often heard in fixed phrases like sich anschnallen.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Schnalle mean in English?
Schnalle means “buckle” in English.
Is Schnalle only used for belts?
No. It can also refer to buckles on straps, bags, shoes, and similar fastenings.
What is the verb related to Schnalle?
The related verb is schnallen, and sich anschnallen means “to buckle up.”},{
How do you say “buckle up” in German?
You say sich anschnallen.