This is the 2556th most frequent German word.
welle
"Wave"
In this sentence, 'Welle' refers to a water wave typically found in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Die Welle am Strand war sehr hoch.
The wave at the beach was very high.
Here, 'Welle' is used metaphorically to describe a trend or movement affecting many people.
Die neue Modewelle hat sich schnell verbreitet.
The new fashion trend has spread quickly.
In this example, 'Welle' metaphorically represents an emotional surge or collective feeling among a group.