NOUN
Perihel/peʁiˈheːl/perihelion (closest point to the sun in orbit)
Perihel is a German noun that means perihelion (closest point to the sun in orbit). It is pronounced /peʁiˈheːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Perihele".
Definitions
1.the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet when it is closest to the sun(astronomy)
a.point of an orbit closest to the sun
Die Erde erreicht ihr Perihel Anfang Januar.—The Earth reaches its perihelion at the beginning of January.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Perihel | die Perihele |
| Genitive | des Perihels | der Perihele |
| Dative | dem Perihel | den Perihelen |
| Accusative | das Perihel | die Perihele |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Perihel" mean in English?
- "Perihel" means perihelion (closest point to the sun in orbit). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Perihel"?
- "Perihel" is pronounced /peʁiˈheːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Perihel" der, die, or das?
- "Perihel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Perihel"?
- The plural of "Perihel" is "Perihele".
- What part of speech is "Perihel"?
- "Perihel" is a noun in German.
