Sterne
The English phrase stars is translated into German as Sterne.
Sterne is the most common and straightforward term for stars in German.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is Stern. The plural form is Sterne. The form Sternen is used for the dative plural case.
Did you know?
- The word Sternschnuppe means a shooting star, which literally translates to 'star-gnat'.
- The word Stern is used in the compound Sternstunde, which literally means 'star hour'. It refers to a decisive moment in history or a turning point in a person's life.
- The term Sternbild is used for a constellation, which literally translates to 'star-picture'.
Examples in context
- Ich zähle die Sterne.I'm counting the stars.This sentence shows how to use Sterne when counting them.Tatoeba #13791857 by mhr, translation #13794604 by rul
- Es sind fünfzig Sterne.There are fifty stars.This sentence shows how to use Sterne when stating a quantity.Tatoeba #1636525 by Sudajaengi, translation #1181022 by marcelostockle
- Waren Sterne am Himmel?Were there any stars in the sky?This sentence shows how to use Sterne when asking about their presence in the sky.Tatoeba #2980090 by pne, translation #18306 by CK
- Die Sterne funkeln am Nachthimmel.The stars are twinkling in the night sky.
- Schau, wie schön die Sternchen am Himmel leuchten!Look how beautifully the little stars are shining in the sky!
- Die Nacht ist so klar, dass selbst die entferntesten Himmelsgestirne zu sehen sind.The night is so clear that even the most distant celestial bodies are visible.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are sitting on a balcony at night.
- HannahSchau mal, wie viele Sterne da sind!Look how many stars are there!
- JulianDie Sterne leuchten heute besonders hell.The stars are shining particularly bright today.
- HannahEs ist ein wunderschöner Anblick.It is a wonderful sight.
- JulianJa, die Sterne sind wirklich toll.Yes, the stars are truly great.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
