NOUN

Seele/ˈzeːlə/soul; spirit; mind

Seele is a German noun that means soul, spirit, or mind. It is pronounced /ˈzeːlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Seelen".

Definitions

1.the immaterial essence of a person; soul(religion, philosophy)

a.spiritual and immortal part of a human

Viele Religionen glauben an die Unsterblichkeit der Seele.Many religions believe in the immortality of the soul.

2.spirit or emotional core of a person(character, emotion)

a.emotional nature or temperament

Sie ist eine gute Seele und hilft immer allen.She is a good soul and always helps everyone.

3.the essential part or heart of something(figurative, essence)

a.vital or essential component

Die Seele des Projekts war sein Engagement.The soul of the project was his dedication.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Seeledie Seelen
Genitiveder Seeleder Seelen
Dativeder Seeleden Seelen
Accusativedie Seeledie Seelen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Seele" mean in English?
"Seele" means soul, spirit, or mind. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Seele"?
"Seele" is pronounced /ˈzeːlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Seele" der, die, or das?
"Seele" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Seele"?
The plural of "Seele" is "Seelen".
What part of speech is "Seele"?
"Seele" is a noun in German.

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