Welle/ˈvɛlə/wave; shaft; surge
Welle is a German noun that means wave, shaft, or surge. It is pronounced /ˈvɛlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wellen".
Definitions
1.a movement of water or another substance forming a rising and falling shape(physics/nature)
a.surface disturbance on water
Die Kinder spielen in den Wellen am Strand.—The children are playing in the waves on the beach.
2.a sudden, strong movement or increase (of something immaterial)(metaphorical/event)
a.a surge or series (e.g. of emotion, events)
Es gab eine Welle der Begeisterung nach dem Konzert.—There was a wave of enthusiasm after the concert.
3.a long, usually round, rotating axle that transmits force or motion(technology/engineering)
a.mechanical shaft
Die Welle des Motors ist beschädigt.—The shaft of the engine is damaged.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Welle | die Wellen |
| Genitive | der Welle | der Wellen |
| Dative | der Welle | den Wellen |
| Accusative | die Welle | die Wellen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Welle" mean in English?
- "Welle" means wave, shaft, or surge. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Welle"?
- "Welle" is pronounced /ˈvɛlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Welle" der, die, or das?
- "Welle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Welle"?
- The plural of "Welle" is "Wellen".
- What part of speech is "Welle"?
- "Welle" is a noun in German.
