This is the 2221st most frequent German word.
el
"El" is not a standalone German word but can refer to a unit of measurement called "Ell," meaning "ell," a historical measure of length.
Here, 'El' is used as a linguistic element indicating its function as a definite article in another language.
Der El im Namen des Flusses bedeutet 'der'.
The 'El' in the name of the river means 'the'.
In this sentence, 'El' is part of the composite German word 'Elch', which means 'elk' in English.
Der Elch, ein großes Tier, lebt in nordischen Wäldern.
The elk, a large animal, lives in Nordic forests.
Here, 'El' represents a cultural or historical term used to denote a specific unit of measure.