NOUN

dieSpule/ˈʃpuːlə/reel; spool; coil

Spule is a German noun that means reel, spool, or coil. It is pronounced /ˈʃpuːlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Spulen".

Definitions

1.device or container on which thread, wire or film is wound(everyday object)

a.reel or bobbin for thread, film, etc.

Die Spule ist fast leer, wir müssen eine neue einsetzen.—The spool is almost empty, we need to insert a new one.

2.coil of wire used to produce a magnetic field or inductance(physics, electronics)

a.electrical coil component

Die Spule erzeugt ein Magnetfeld, wenn Strom hindurchfließt.—The coil generates a magnetic field when current flows through it.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Spuledie Spulen
Genitiveder Spuleder Spulen
Dativeder Spuleden Spulen
Accusativedie Spuledie Spulen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Spule" mean in English?
"Spule" means reel, spool, or coil. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Spule"?
"Spule" is pronounced /ˈʃpuːlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Spule" der, die, or das?
"Spule" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Spule"?
The plural of "Spule" is "Spulen".
What part of speech is "Spule"?
"Spule" is a noun in German.

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