ɛɐ̯ˈtsɛːlən
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Translation
to tell, narrate
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Word origin
From the prefix er- and zählen ('to count'), originally meaning 'to recount, tell in order'.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- er- + zellen
Grammar
Examples
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Tell me what happened.
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My grandma likes telling old stories.
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He told us about his trip.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(11)Der Ausflug am Freitag
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Der Schlüssel
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Der Tag für die Zukunft
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Die Cousine aus Wien
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Ein Foto mit dem Star
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Eine Überraschung für Oma
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Das Vorbild mit der Werbung
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Der neue Freund
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Die Frau im Zug
4 min read · Core 1000
Die Tasche am See
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Die Tür ist offen
5 min read · Core 1000
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erzählen: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 1: Words 301-310.