NOUN
Welle/ˈvɛlə/wave; shaft; ripple
Welle is a German noun that means wave, shaft, or ripple. It is pronounced /ˈvɛlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wellen".
Definitions
1.moving ridge on the surface of water or other medium(physics; nature)
a.moving water shape in a sea or lake
Die Kinder spielen in den Wellen am Strand.—The children are playing in the waves at the beach.
2.cylindrical rotating part in machinery(mechanics)
a.shaft in an engine or machine
Die Welle überträgt die Kraft zum Rad.—The shaft transmits the force to the wheel.
3.something resembling a wave or movement spreading(general; figurative)
a.figurative wave, e.g., a trend or emotion
Eine Welle der Begeisterung ging durch das Publikum.—A wave of enthusiasm swept through the audience.
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 ripple. 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.
