Tabelle
Meaning and Usage
Tabelle in German means "table" in English. It is commonly used to refer to a table, tabular arrangement, or chart that presents information in a structured form.
Linguistic Analysis
"Tabelle" is a feminine noun in German. It does not have any specific prefix or suffix and its etymology can be traced back to the Latin word "tabula" meaning "board" or "tablet."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Tabelle" in German directly corresponds to "table" in English, although in German, it primarily refers to a table in the sense of a tabular arrangement or chart rather than a piece of furniture.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, "Tabelle" is widely used in various contexts, such as in scientific research, sports (league tables), financial data, and educational settings.
Example Sentences
- Die Tabelle zeigt die Umsatzzahlen des letzten Quartals.
- In der Tabelle sind die Ergebnisse der Studie übersichtlich dargestellt.
- Bitte setzen Sie Ihre Unterschrift in die dafür vorgesehene Tabelle.
Memory Tips
Associate "Tabelle" with the English word "table" but remember its primary usage in German as a tabular arrangement rather than a piece of furniture.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: Diagramm (chart), Grafik (graph), Schema (scheme)
- Related words: Tabellenspalte (table column), Tabellenkalkulation (spreadsheet)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: Tabellen
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A - "Tabelle" is a noun and does not have a verb conjugation.