NOUN
Zelle/ˈt͡sɛlə/cell; small room; battery (electric)
Zelle is a German noun that means cell, small room, or battery (electric). It is pronounced /ˈt͡sɛlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Zellen".
Definitions
1.the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism(biology)
a.biological basic unit of living beings
Die Zelle ist die kleinste Einheit des Lebens.—The cell is the smallest unit of life.
2.small, confined room(prison/church/monastery)
a.prison cell or simple small room
Der Gefangene sitzt in seiner Zelle.—The prisoner is sitting in his cell.
3.device that generates or stores electricity(technology/electricity)
a.battery element
Die Zelle liefert den notwendigen Strom für das Gerät.—The cell provides the necessary electricity for the device.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Zelle | die Zellen |
| Genitive | der Zelle | der Zellen |
| Dative | der Zelle | den Zellen |
| Accusative | die Zelle | die Zellen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zelle" mean in English?
- "Zelle" means cell, small room, or battery (electric). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zelle"?
- "Zelle" is pronounced /ˈt͡sɛlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zelle" der, die, or das?
- "Zelle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Zelle"?
- The plural of "Zelle" is "Zellen".
- What part of speech is "Zelle"?
- "Zelle" is a noun in German.
