No. 3,646 in German
novelle
"Novelle" in German refers to a short prose narrative or novella, typically focusing on a single event or character.
In a sentence
Ich habe gestern eine spannende Novelle gelesen.
I read an exciting novella yesterday.
Here, 'Novelle' is used in the literary sense, referring to a short novel or long story.
Die Regierung hat gestern eine neue Novelle des Gesetzes verabschiedet.
The government passed a new amendment to the law yesterday.
In this context, 'Novelle' is used in the legal or legislative sense, meaning an amendment or modification to a law.
Als Schriftsteller möchte er eine Novelle über das Leben in der Stadt schreiben.
As a writer, he wants to write a novella about life in the city.
Similar to the first sentence, 'Novelle' is used in the literary sense, denoting a relatively short work of fiction.
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