Halle
Halle (name) means a city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on the river Saale. Example: “The composer Handel was born in Halle.”
How to use Halle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the German city or a woman's first name, popularised by actress Halle Berry.
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The composer Handel was born in _____.
Etymology
* As a German surname, variant of Hall. * As a French surname, from the noun halle (“covered room”). * As a Belgian and Dutch surname, from Halle, Belgium. * As a Jewish surname, from Halle in Saxony, named after the river Saale.
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What does “Halle” mean?
The word “Halle” means a city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on the river Saale. In plain terms, either the German city or a woman's first name, popularised by actress Halle Berry.
How do you pronounce “Halle”?
“Halle” is pronounced HA-lee (/ˈhæli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Halle” in a sentence?
Here is “Halle” used in a sentence: “The composer Handel was born in Halle.”
What part of speech is “Halle”?
“Halle” is a name.
Is “Halle” a common word?
“Halle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Halle” have?
“Halle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on the river Saale.