NOUN

Kometenschweif/koˈmeːtn̩ˌʃvaɪ̯f/comet tail; tail of a comet

Kometenschweif is a German noun that means comet tail or tail of a comet. It is pronounced /koˈmeːtn̩ˌʃvaɪ̯f/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kometenschweife".

Definitions

1.the visible luminous trail of gas and dust extending from a comet, typically away from the sun(astronomy)

a.tail of dust or ions behind a comet

Der Kometenschweif wurde am Nachthimmel deutlich sichtbar.The comet's tail became clearly visible in the night sky.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Kometenschweifdie Kometenschweife
Genitivedes Kometenschweifesder Kometenschweife
Dativedem Kometenschweifden Kometenschweifen
Accusativeden Kometenschweifdie Kometenschweife

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kometenschweif" mean in English?
"Kometenschweif" means comet tail or tail of a comet. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kometenschweif"?
"Kometenschweif" is pronounced /koˈmeːtn̩ˌʃvaɪ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kometenschweif" der, die, or das?
"Kometenschweif" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Kometenschweif"?
The plural of "Kometenschweif" is "Kometenschweife".
What part of speech is "Kometenschweif"?
"Kometenschweif" is a noun in German.

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