German word

Appell

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈpɛl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounappeal

Example

Sie startete einen Appell für mehr Umweltschutz.

She launched an appeal for greater environmental protection.

Illustration for Appell (appeal)

More examples

Viele NGOs veröffentlichten einen Appell gegen die geplante Gesetzesänderung.

Many NGOs published an appeal against the planned amendment to the law.

Core concept

A public call reaches a group and urges its members to take action.

Common phrases

  • einen Appell an die Öffentlichkeit richten

    direct an appeal to the public

  • ein öffentlicher Appell

    a public appeal

  • einen Appell starten

    launch an appeal

Similar words

Aufruf: A public appeal seeking widespread participation or support.
Aufforderung: An official request telling a particular person to act or respond.

Definition in German

formelle oder eindringliche Bitte an eine bestimmte oder allgemeine Gruppe, oft in Reden oder Medien

Word origin

German Appell was borrowed from French appel, which goes back to Latin appellare, meaning to address or appeal to.

Usage tips

  • Appell is masculine, with the plural Appelle, and the common pattern is einen Appell an jemanden richten with the accusative.

Other meanings

  • callnoun
  • pleanoun

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