NOUN
astronomische Einheit/astʁoˈnoːmɪʃə ˈaɪ̯nhaɪ̯t/astronomical unit; AU
astronomische Einheit is a German noun that means astronomical unit or AU. It is pronounced /astʁoˈnoːmɪʃə ˈaɪ̯nhaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.unit of length used to measure distances within the solar system, equivalent to the mean distance between the Earth and the Sun(astronomy)
a.standard unit for planetary distances
Die Entfernung von der Erde zur Sonne beträgt etwa eine astronomische Einheit.—The distance from the Earth to the Sun is about one astronomical unit.
Declension
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "astronomische Einheit" mean in English?
- "astronomische Einheit" means astronomical unit or AU. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "astronomische Einheit"?
- "astronomische Einheit" is pronounced /astʁoˈnoːmɪʃə ˈaɪ̯nhaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "astronomische Einheit" der, die, or das?
- "astronomische Einheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "astronomische Einheit"?
- "astronomische Einheit" is a noun in German.
