PROPER NOUN

Mars/maʁs/Mars (planet); Mars (Roman god)

Mars is a German proper noun that means Mars (planet) or Mars (Roman god). It is pronounced /maʁs/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.the fourth planet from the Sun(astronomy)

a.planet of the solar system

Der Mars ist der erdnächste äußere Planet.Mars is the closest outer planet to the Earth.

2.Roman god of war(mythology)

a.mythological figure

Mars wurde in der römischen Mythologie als Kriegsgott verehrt.Mars was worshipped in Roman mythology as the god of war.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Mars
Genitivedes Mars
Dativedem Mars
Accusativeden Mars

Frequently asked questions

What does "Mars" mean in English?
"Mars" means Mars (planet) or Mars (Roman god). It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Mars"?
"Mars" is pronounced /maʁs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Mars" der, die, or das?
"Mars" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Mars"?
"Mars" is a proper noun in German.

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