Satellit/zatɛˈliːt/satellite (astronomy); satellite (technology); subordinate country (figurative)
Satellit is a German noun that means satellite (astronomy), satellite (technology), or subordinate country (figurative). It is pronounced /zatɛˈliːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Satelliten".
Definitions
1.an object that orbits a planet, especially one put into space by humans(astronomy/technology)
a.artificial satellite used for communication, research, etc.
Die Erde hat viele künstliche Satelliten, die um sie kreisen.—The Earth has many artificial satellites orbiting it.
b.natural satellite such as the Moon
Der Mond ist der einzige natürliche Satellit der Erde.—The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite.
2.a dependent or subordinate state or organization(figurative)
a.country or region strongly influenced or controlled by another
Während des Kalten Krieges gab es viele sowjetische Satellitenstaaten in Osteuropa.—During the Cold War, there were many Soviet satellite states in Eastern Europe.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Satellit | die Satelliten |
| Genitive | des Satelliten | der Satelliten |
| Dative | dem Satelliten | den Satelliten |
| Accusative | den Satelliten | die Satelliten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Satellit" mean in English?
- "Satellit" means satellite (astronomy), satellite (technology), or subordinate country (figurative). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Satellit"?
- "Satellit" is pronounced /zatɛˈliːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Satellit" der, die, or das?
- "Satellit" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Satellit"?
- The plural of "Satellit" is "Satelliten".
- What part of speech is "Satellit"?
- "Satellit" is a noun in German.
