NOUN

Gasriese/ˈɡaːsˌʁiːzə/gas giant; giant planet

Gasriese is a German noun that means gas giant or giant planet. It is pronounced /ˈɡaːsˌʁiːzə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gasriesen".

Definitions

1.a very large planet composed mainly of gases, especially hydrogen and helium(astronomy)

a.planetary type with a massive atmosphere and no solid surface

Jupiter ist der größte Gasriese in unserem Sonnensystem.Jupiter is the largest gas giant in our solar system.

b.used in contrast to terrestrial or rocky planets

Im Vergleich zur Erde hat ein Gasriese keine feste Oberfläche.Compared to Earth, a gas giant has no solid surface.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Gasriesedie Gasriesen
Genitivedes Gasriesender Gasriesen
Dativedem Gasriesenden Gasriesen
Accusativeden Gasriesendie Gasriesen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Gasriese" mean in English?
"Gasriese" means gas giant or giant planet. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Gasriese"?
"Gasriese" is pronounced /ˈɡaːsˌʁiːzə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Gasriese" der, die, or das?
"Gasriese" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Gasriese"?
The plural of "Gasriese" is "Gasriesen".
What part of speech is "Gasriese"?
"Gasriese" is a noun in German.

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