Noun

die Hülle

Plural: die Hüllen
1.

the hull, the shell, the sleeve, the envelope

("Hülle" is mainly used for man-made sleeve-like containers and for figurative "hulls" like "an empty hull of a dream". Not for veggies and fruits, the word there is usually "Schale".)
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Examples
  • Er zog sein Handy aus der Lederhülle.
  • He pulled his phone out of the leather sleeve.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Hülle' have?

Hülle has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the hull, the shell, the sleeve, the envelope.

What is the gender of 'Hülle'?

die

What is the plural of 'Hülle'?

die Hüllen

What is 'Hülle' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Hülle'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.