Skorpion
/skɔrˈpi̯oːn/masculine
The English word Scorpio is translated into German as Skorpion.
Skorpion is the name for the astrological sign Scorpio. You can also use the phrase Der Skorpion ist ein starkes Sternzeichen to say "The Scorpio is a strong zodiac sign".
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/skɔrˈpi̯oːn/
Did you know?
- In German, Skorpion refers to both the astrological sign and the actual stinging arachnid. Unlike English, which uses 'Scorpio' for the sign and 'scorpion' for the animal, German uses one word for both.
- If you want to say you are a Scorpio, you say Ich bin Skorpion or Ich bin im Sternzeichen Skorpion. It is common to omit the article ein in this specific context.
- In German astrology discussions, Skorpion is often paired with the term Wasserzeichen, meaning 'water sign'. This classifies the sign by its element rather than just its symbol.
Examples in context
- Antares ist der hellste Stern im Sternbild des Skorpions.Antares is the brightest star in the constellation Scorpio.This sentence is useful for discussing the brightest star in the constellation of the Skorpion.Tatoeba #1651212 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9977505 by sundown
- Ich bin Skorpion.I'm a Scorpio.This sentence is useful for stating that you are a Skorpion.Tatoeba #13467178 by Waldelfe, translation #7489910 by CM
- Das Sternbild Skorpion ist aufgrund seiner südlichen Lage von Mitteleuropa aus nur schwer zu beobachten.The constellation Scorpio is hard to observe because of its southerly position from Central Europe.This sentence is useful for noting the difficulty of observing the constellation Skorpion from Central Europe.Tatoeba #5379985 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5588186 by Theocracy
- Ich habe gehört, der neue Kollege ist ein SkorpionI heard that the new colleague is a Scorpio
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their horoscopes at a cafe.
- LukasWas ist dein Sternzeichen?What is your zodiac sign?
- SarahIch bin ein Skorpion.I am a Scorpio.
- LukasAch, ein Skorpion!Oh, a Scorpio!
- SarahJa, das stimmt genau.Yes, that is exactly right.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scorpio” translations and entries Skorpion, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
