tell
tell
Meaning of tell
to describe events or a story to someone in detail
Ausführlich über Ereignisse sprechen, zum Beispiel über eine Reise.
Pronunciation
tell with German translation
tell usage examples
Grandpa often tells us funny stories.
Opa erzählt uns oft lustige Geschichten.
She loves to tell stories about her travels.
Sie erzählt gern von ihren Reisen.
tell synonyms
What's the difference between tell, talk about, describe, and narrate
Discuss a topic rather than tell a story.
ENWe talked about our plans for the summer.
ENCan you describe the man you saw?
Advanced: broader words
Formal: tell a story, as a narrator does.
ENThe film is narrated by an old woman.
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tell belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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tell meaning: what does it mean?
to describe events or a story to someone in detail
tell pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tell is pronounced as /tel/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tell definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Opa erzählt uns oft lustige Geschichten. Translation: Grandpa often tells us funny stories.
Is tell part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, tell can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tell part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, tell can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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