This is the 12908th most frequent German word.
zelle
"Zelle" in German means "cell" in English, referring to a biological cell, a small room (e.g., prison cell), or a unit in a structure like a spreadsheet.
In this sentence, 'Zelle' refers to a prison cell where individuals are held as inmates.
Die Zelle des Verbrechers war klein und düster.
The cell of the criminal was small and dark.
Here, 'Zelle' is used in the biological sense, referencing the basic structural unit of living organisms.
Die Zelle ist die kleinste Einheit des Lebens.
The cell is the smallest unit of life.
In this sentence, 'Zelle' pertains to the specific quarters or chamber belonging to an individual in a monastery.