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
| 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 (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.
