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Quell, -en
spring
Ein Ort, an dem Wasser aus dem Boden kommt und oft zu einem Bach wird.
The German word "Quell" is a noun meaning spring or source (of water). It refers to the place where water naturally flows out of the ground, forming the beginning of a river or stream.
- Related word: Quelle (more common form), also meaning "source".
- The root is related to the idea of "to well up" or "to gush".
Similar words:
- Quelle (source)
- Ursprung (origin)
- Quelle is more common in everyday usage, while Quell tends to be used in compound words (e.g., Quellwasser - spring water).
Difference:
- "Quell" is primarily poetic or used in compounds.
- "Quelle" is the standard noun for "source" or "spring".
- "Ursprung" emphasizes the beginning or origin more abstractly (not limited to water).
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Examples
Wanderer ruhen sich oft am Rand eines stillen Quells aus.other
Hikers often rest at the edge of a quiet spring.
Das Quellwasser schmeckt erstaunlich frisch.other
The spring water tastes remarkably fresh.
Der Quell versorgte das Dorf mit Wasser.other
The spring supplied the village with water.
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