What does quel in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word quel in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use quel in Italian.

The word quel in Italian means that, that, that, he, she, what, for what it's worth, that which, that which is being cooked up secretly, make the best of things, that is what they say, what I mean, what I'm trying to say, I hope to pay you back for everything you are doing for me. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word quel

that

aggettivo (cosa o persona lontana)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Quel marinaio è lontano da casa da tre anni.
That sailor has been away from home for three years.

that

aggettivo (cosa o persona già nominata)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Non voglio saperne nulla di quell'argomento.
I don't want to know anything about that matter.

that

pronome (cosa o persona lontana)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Prendimi quello.
Get that one for me.

he, she

pronome (cosa o persona già nominata)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Sei sicuro di volerti sposare con quella?
Are you sure you want to marry her [as in, that one]?

what

pronome (ciò, colui)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Questo non è affatto quello che volevo.
This isn't at all what I wanted.

for what it's worth

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

that which

pronome (ciò che)

that which is being cooked up secretly

make the best of things

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
I know this office isn't great, but let's make the best of things.

that is what they say

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

what I mean, what I'm trying to say

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

I hope to pay you back for everything you are doing for me

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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