A2Vocabulary

Zelle

cell (biology, prison, battery)

In German

Zelle

ˈtsɛlə

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
cell
In English means: "a small room in which a prisoner is locked up or in which a monk or nun lives"
Actually means
Zelle
cell (biology, prison, battery)
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Memory TipA true cognate, but important for various contexts.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Eine Zelle ist die kleinste Einheit des Lebens.

    A cell is the smallest unit of life.

  2. 2

    Er saß in einer Gefängniszelle.

    He sat in a prison cell.

FAQ

How do you say "cell (biology, prison, battery)" in German?

"cell (biology, prison, battery)" in German is "Zelle" (ˈtsɛlə). Example: Eine Zelle ist die kleinste Einheit des Lebens..

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