die Quelle, -n
source · spring
Ein Ort, an dem Wasser aus der Erde austritt und zu einem Bach oder Fluss wird.
The German word "Quelle" is a noun meaning "source" or "spring" (as in water source). It refers to where something originates, such as information, energy, or a natural spring.
- The base word is "Quelle" itself (no prefix to exclude).
- Related words: "Ursprung" (origin), "Quelle" (spring), "Herkunft" (origin/ancestry).
Difference:
- "Quelle" focuses more on the literal or figurative starting point or origin.
- "Ursprung" emphasizes the origin or root.
- "Herkunft" usually refers to lineage or background.
In summary, "Quelle" is used broadly for sources, especially natural springs or information sources.
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Examples
Die Quelle des Flusses liegt in den Bergen.noun
The source of the river is located in the mountains.
Viele Tiere trinken Wasser aus einer nahen Quelle.noun
Many animals drink water from a nearby spring.
Die Quelle sprudelt im Wald.noun
The spring bubbles in the forest.
Eine Quelle im Wald sprudelt frisches Wasser.noun
A spring in the forest bubbles fresh water.
Aus der Quelle fließt frisches Wasser.noun
Fresh water flows from the spring.
Viele Tiere trinken gerne an der Quelle.noun
Many animals like to drink at the spring.
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