NOUN

Cello/ˈt͡ʃɛlo/cello; violoncello

Cello is a German noun that means cello or violoncello. It is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃɛlo/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Celli".

Definitions

1.a large, low-pitched string instrument played with a bow or by plucking(musical instrument)

a.musical instrument of the violin family, larger than a viola, played while seated

Sie spielt seit zehn Jahren Cello im Orchester.She has been playing cello in the orchestra for ten years.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Cellodie Celli
Genitivedes Cellosder Celli
Dativedem Celloden Celli
Accusativedas Cellodie Celli

Frequently asked questions

What does "Cello" mean in English?
"Cello" means cello or violoncello. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Cello"?
"Cello" is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃɛlo/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Cello" der, die, or das?
"Cello" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Cello"?
The plural of "Cello" is "Celli".
What part of speech is "Cello"?
"Cello" is a noun in German.

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