NOUN

Zelle/ˈt͡sɛlə/cell (biology); cell (prison)

Zelle is a German noun that means cell (biology) or cell (prison). 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.basic unit of living organisms

Alle Lebewesen bestehen aus Zellen.All living beings are made up of cells.

2.small room in which a prisoner is kept(prison)

a.room for a prisoner

Der Häftling sitzt in seiner Zelle.The prisoner is sitting in his cell.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Zelledie Zellen
Genitiveder Zelleder Zellen
Dativeder Zelleden Zellen
Accusativedie Zelledie Zellen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zelle" mean in English?
"Zelle" means cell (biology) or cell (prison). 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.

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