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How do you say "cello" in German?
das Cello
In German, "cello" is das Cello.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'CHEL-oh', stress on the first syllable, same as the English pronunciation.
Grammar notes
das Cello is neuter. Plural: das Celli.
Example sentence
Das Cello hat einen tiefen, warmen Klang.
The cello has a deep, warm sound.
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How to remember das Cello
Das Cello is the exact same word as in English, borrowed from Italian into both languages.
Related words
- harmony die Harmonie
- chorus der Refrain
- verse der Vers
- instrument das Instrument
- band die Band
- album das Album
- audience das Publikum
- applause der Applaus
- saxophone das Saxophon
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Questions about das Cello
How do you say "cello" in German?
In German, "cello" is das Cello. It is a noun.
Is das Cello masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Cello is neuter. Plural: das Celli.
How is das Cello used in a sentence?
Use das Cello as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Cello hat einen tiefen, warmen Klang. (The cello has a deep, warm sound.).
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