German Conversation · Level 58
74 words
German word
Hülle
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhʏlə/
Meaning
- feminine nouncase
Example
Die Hülle fürs Handy ist grau.
The phone case is gray.
More examples
Die dünne Hülle aus Silikon sitzt eng am Gerät.
The thin silicone case fits snugly around the device.
Core concept
A protective outer layer that encloses and partly hides what is inside, like a phone case or a visible outer shell.
Common phrases
die Hülle aus Silikon
silicone case
die Hülle fürs Tablet
tablet case
die Hülle mit Griff
case with a handle
Similar words
Schutzhülle: A removable cover that protects an item from scratches and dirt.
Etui: A small case for carrying glasses or other personal items.
Tasche: A bag made of cloth or leather for holding and carrying things.
Umschlag: A paper envelope for enclosing and sending letters or documents.
Definition in German
Ein äußerer Schutzüberzug oder Umschlag, der einen Gegenstand umgibt und oft das Innere verdeckt; das Wort wird auch bildlich für eine äußere Erscheinung gebraucht.
Word origin
Hülle is formed from German hüllen, meaning to wrap or cover, and names the covering produced by that action.
Usage tips
- Hülle is feminine, so the common phrase is die Hülle; its plural is Hüllen, with an umlaut.
Other meanings
- covernoun
- sleevenoun
Opposites
- Inhaltcontentsnoun
Related words
- Schutzhülleprotective casenoun
- umhüllenencloseverb