Dell Meaning in English
word
/ˈdɛɫ/
del
/dˈɛl/
del
Definition
A small, secluded valley, usually covered with grass and surrounded by trees or hills.
Usage & Nuances
Literary or poetic word, rarely used in modern everyday speech. Often appears in nature descriptions, folk songs, or classic stories. Do not use for large valleys; 'dell' implies a small, cozy, and often hidden space.
Spanish: vallecito - hondonadaPortuguese (BR): vale - pradaria (pequena)Portuguese (PT): vale - valejoChinese (Simplified): 小山谷 - 小谷地Chinese (Traditional): 小山谷 - 小谷地Hindi: छोटा उपत्यकाArabic: وادي صغير - منخفض أخضرBengali: ছোট পাহাড়ি উপত্যকাRussian: луг возле холма - долинкаJapanese: 小さな谷Vietnamese: thung lũng nhỏKorean: 작은 골짜기Turkish: küçük vadi - çukurUrdu: چھوٹی وادیIndonesian: lembah kecil
Example Sentences
A stream runs through the quiet dell.
basic
Flowers covered the dell in spring.
basic
The children played in the shady dell after school.
basic
There's a lovely dell behind the old farmhouse.
natural
We took a stroll down to the dell at sunset.
natural
They found a peaceful dell to eat their picnic lunch.
natural