NOUN
Gravitationslinse/ɡʁavitaˈt͡si̯oːnsˌlɪnzə/gravitational lens
Gravitationslinse is a German noun that means gravitational lens. It is pronounced /ɡʁavitaˈt͡si̯oːnsˌlɪnzə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gravitationslinsen".
Definitions
1.massive object that bends and focuses light due to gravity (gravitational lens)(astronomy, physics)
a.phenomenon or the effect of light deflection by a massive object between a distant source and an observer
Eine Gravitationslinse kann das Licht ferner Galaxien verstärken und verzerren.—A gravitational lens can amplify and distort the light of distant galaxies.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gravitationslinse | die Gravitationslinsen |
| Genitive | der Gravitationslinse | der Gravitationslinsen |
| Dative | der Gravitationslinse | den Gravitationslinsen |
| Accusative | die Gravitationslinse | die Gravitationslinsen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gravitationslinse" mean in English?
- "Gravitationslinse" means gravitational lens. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gravitationslinse"?
- "Gravitationslinse" is pronounced /ɡʁavitaˈt͡si̯oːnsˌlɪnzə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gravitationslinse" der, die, or das?
- "Gravitationslinse" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gravitationslinse"?
- The plural of "Gravitationslinse" is "Gravitationslinsen".
- What part of speech is "Gravitationslinse"?
- "Gravitationslinse" is a noun in German.
