Quelle
source
Meaning of Quelle
der Ort, von dem etwas kommt
the place where something comes from
Pronunciation
Quelle with English translation
Quelle usage examples
Die Quelle des Wassers liegt im Gebirge.
The source of the water is in the mountains.
Er nannte die Quelle seiner Information.
He named the source of his information.
Quelle synonyms
What's the difference between Quelle, Ursprung, Herkunft, Anlaufstelle, Ausgangspunkt, Ursprungspunkt, and Wurzel
The source or beginning of something in a broad, often abstract sense: the origin of an idea, phenomenon, or thing.
The origin of a person, thing, or idea; often refers to country, family, or background.
Advanced: broader words
A place or organization people turn to for help, advice, or information; not a literal origin.
The starting point of a route, plan, or argument; emphasizes the start of a process or movement.
The point where something originally begins; sounds rather formal/bookish and is used rarely.
A root or basis of something; often used figuratively for the underlying cause of a problem.
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Questions about this word
What does Quelle mean?
the place where something comes from
How do you pronounce Quelle?
Quelle is pronounced [diː ˈkvɛlə].
How is Quelle used in a sentence?
The source of the water is in the mountains. Translation: Die Quelle des Wassers liegt im Gebirge.
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