German word

Kapelle

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈpɛlə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounchapel

Example

Das Dach der Kapelle ist neu.

The roof of the chapel is new.

Illustration for Kapelle (chapel)

More examples

Touristen fotografierten die alte Kapelle.

Tourists photographed the old chapel.

Core concept

A compact worship building or room, or the small band linked with that setting.

Common phrases

  • in der Kapelle singen

    sing in the chapel

  • vor der Kapelle warten

    wait in front of the chapel

  • an der Kapelle vorbeigehen

    pass by the chapel

Similar words

Kirche: A building used for worship and religious gatherings.
Musikkapelle: A small ensemble that performs at ceremonies or parades.
Band: A group that performs popular music.

Definition in German

Kapelle bezeichnet einen kleinen sakralen Raum oder ein kleines Gotteshaus für Andacht; sekundär wird das Wort für eine kleine Band oder Musikgruppe verwendet.

Word origin

Kapelle developed from Middle Latin capella, ultimately related to Latin cappa, cloak, and the musical sense comes from the tradition of ensembles attached to a chapel.

Usage tips

  • In Das Dach der Kapelle, der Kapelle is feminine genitive singular, meaning 'of the chapel'; the same form can also be dative.

Other meanings

  • bandnoun

Related words

  • Kapellenchorchapel choirnoun

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