NOUN

Nova/ˈnoːva/nova (astronomy)

Nova is a German noun that means nova (astronomy). It is pronounced /ˈnoːva/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Novae".

Definitions

1.Starkes, plötzliche Helligkeitszunahme eines Sterns durch Explosion im Sternensystem (Nova)(astronomie)

a.Plötzlicher heller Stern, der dann langsam wieder verblasst

Im Jahr 1918 war eine Nova am Himmel mit bloßem Auge sichtbar.In 1918, a nova was visible in the sky with the naked eye.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Novadie Novae
Genitiveder Novader Novae
Dativeder Novaden Novae
Accusativedie Novadie Novae

Frequently asked questions

What does "Nova" mean in English?
"Nova" means nova (astronomy). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Nova"?
"Nova" is pronounced /ˈnoːva/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Nova" der, die, or das?
"Nova" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Nova"?
The plural of "Nova" is "Novae".
What part of speech is "Nova"?
"Nova" is a noun in German.

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