German word

Stelle

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtɛlə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounplace

Example

Die Stelle ist sehr ruhig.

The place is very quiet.

Illustration for Stelle (place)

More examples

An dieser Stelle sieht man den Fluss.

At this place, you can see the river.

Core concept

An empty or occupied slot that identifies where something belongs or what task someone holds.

Common phrases

  • an dieser Stelle

    at this place

  • an der Stelle bleiben

    stay there

  • an erster Stelle

    in first place

Similar words

Ort: A geographically identifiable place or location.
Lage: A location understood through its surroundings or relative setting.
Platz: An open space for sitting or placing something.
Position: A place in a ranking or sequence.

Definition in German

Bestimmte Position innerhalb einer Reihenfolge oder eines Ablaufs; auch allgemein ein Platz oder eine zugewiesene Aufgabe.

Word origin

Old High German stella is the historical source of Stelle, which developed senses for both a location and a position in an arrangement.

Usage tips

  • For employment, eine Stelle means a job or post, while der Arbeitsplatz specifically means the workplace.

Other meanings

  • jobnoun
  • spotnoun
  • positionnoun

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