die Welle
Translation
wave, surge
Examples
Die Wellen am Meer sind hoch.
The waves at the sea are high.
Eine Hitzewelle kommt auf uns zu.
A heatwave is approaching us.
Er machte die Welle im Stadion.
He did the wave in the stadium.
Grammar Patterns
a wave of ((sth.)) A wave of enthusiasm went through the audience.
to do the wave The fans did the wave in the stadium.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Woge (billow, large wave)
Etymology
From Old High German 'wella', related to 'wallen' (to bubble, surge). Related to English 'well' (as in a spring of water).
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'wavy' motion of water. The sound is similar to the English 'well', from which water springs and creates ripples or waves.