die

feminine

ˈzeːlə

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Translation

the soul, spirit

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Word origin

From Old High German sēla, of Germanic origin and related to English soul.

Origin
Old High German
Root
sēla
English cognates
soul

Grammar

Genderfeminine
PluralSeelen

Examples

berührt .

Music touches the soul.

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He is the kind soul of the team.

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The small town has only a few thousand souls.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 7: Words 651-660.