German word

Quelle

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkvɛlə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsource

Example

Die Quelle dieser Information ist nicht bekannt.

The source of this information is not known.

Illustration for Quelle (source)

More examples

Kannst du die Quelle nennen?

Can you name the source?

Core concept

A spring that supplies water becomes a source that supplies information.

Common phrases

  • die Quelle nennen

    name the source

  • ohne Quelle

    without a source

  • nach einer Quelle suchen

    look for a source

Similar words

Ursprung: The starting place or time of an event or development.
Herkunft: The background or place of origin of a person or object.
Bericht: A report that summarizes and communicates events or research.
Nachricht: A short notice or message about new information or an event.

Definition in German

Ursprung oder Ausgangspunkt, besonders im Sinn einer Informationsquelle bei Meldungen und Berichten.

Word origin

Quelle developed from Old High German quella through Middle High German quelle and is related to the German verb quellen, meaning to well up.

Usage tips

  • Quelle is feminine, with the plural form Quellen; the genitive and dative singular both use der Quelle.

Other meanings

  • springnoun

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