Die Welle
Example: Die Welle am Strand war heute besonders hoch und stark.
Definition
"Die Welle" refers to a wave, which is a moving ridge or swell of water on the surface of a sea, lake, or ocean, often caused by wind or tides. For example, "Die Welle am Strand war heute besonders hoch und stark" means the wave at the beach was especially high and strong today.
Etymology
The word "die Welle" comes from the Old High German word "wella," meaning a wave or surge of water. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as English "well" and Dutch "welle," all indicating a rising or flowing movement. Did you know? The concept of waves fascinated early humans, inspiring many myths and stories about the sea.
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"Die Welle" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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