NOUN
Quelle/ˈkvɛlə/spring; source; origin
Quelle is a German noun that means spring, source, or origin. It is pronounced /ˈkvɛlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Quellen".
Definitions
1.natural spring where water flows from the ground(nature)
a.place where groundwater emerges at the surface
In den Bergen entspringen viele klare Quellen.—Many clear springs rise in the mountains.
2.source or origin of information(information)
a.person, book, or document providing information
Die Zeitung nannte ihre Quelle nicht.—The newspaper did not name its source.
3.origin or starting point of something(origin)
a.place where something begins
Die Liebe ist die Quelle seines Glücks.—Love is the source of his happiness.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Quelle | die Quellen |
| Genitive | der Quelle | der Quellen |
| Dative | der Quelle | den Quellen |
| Accusative | die Quelle | die Quellen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Quelle" mean in English?
- "Quelle" means spring, source, or origin. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Quelle"?
- "Quelle" is pronounced /ˈkvɛlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Quelle" der, die, or das?
- "Quelle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Quelle"?
- The plural of "Quelle" is "Quellen".
- What part of speech is "Quelle"?
- "Quelle" is a noun in German.
