die Zelle
Translation
cell (biology), cell (prison), cell (spreadsheet)
Examples
Der menschliche Körper besteht aus Zellen.
The human body consists of cells.
Der Gefangene saß in seiner Zelle.
The prisoner sat in his cell.
Klicken Sie auf die Zelle A1 in der Tabelle.
Click on cell A1 in the table.
Grammar Patterns
to consist of cells ((aus+3)) Der menschliche Körper besteht aus Zellen.
to sit in a cell ((in+3)) Der Gefangene saß in seiner Zelle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for prison cell) Haftraum, Kerker
Etymology
From Latin 'cella', meaning 'small room' or 'storeroom'. This core idea of a small compartment connects the biological, prison, and spreadsheet meanings.
Memory Tips
Think of a honeycomb. Each small compartment is a 'Zelle'. This image works for all meanings: biological, prison, and spreadsheet.