Kelle

See also: kelle and kèlle

German

Etymology

From Middle High German kelle, from Old High German kella, of obscure origin. Possibly from Ancient Greek κήλων (kḗlōn).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛlə/
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Noun

Kelle f (genitive Kelle, plural Kellen)

  1. ladle (kitchen utensil)
  2. traffic paddle (Paddle-shaped signalling device used by police, traffic wardens, airport ground staff etc.)
  3. trowel (as used by builders)

Declension

Declension of Kelle [feminine]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Kelle die Kellen
genitive einer der Kelle der Kellen
dative einer der Kelle den Kellen
accusative eine die Kelle die Kellen

Derived terms

  • Anhaltekelle
  • Feuerwehrkelle
  • Haltekelle
  • Kellengriff
  • Maurerkelle
  • Polizeikelle
  • Schöpfkelle
  • Soßenkelle
  • Suppenkelle
  • Verkehrskelle
  • Warnkelle
  • Winkerkelle

Further reading

  • “Kelle” in Duden online
  • “Kelle” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Pennsylvania German

Noun

Kelle

  1. plural of Kell
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