English–German
“well up” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkvɛlən/
Example
Aus dem Brunnen quillt klares Wasser.
Clear water is welling up from the well.
How to say “well up” in German
“Well up” in German is quellen.
Liquid emerges under pressure from a hidden source or makes a porous thing grow larger from within.
Example sentences with quellen
Ihm quollen vor Freude die Tränen.
His tears welled up with joy.
Tips for using quellen
- A source usually takes aus with the dative, while a material that swells commonly takes in with the dative, as in aus dem Brunnen and in Wasser.