NOUN

Stern/ʃtɛʁn/star (astronomy); star (shape, decoration)

Stern is a German noun that means star (astronomy) or star (shape, decoration). It is pronounced /ʃtɛʁn/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Sterne".

Definitions

1.luminous celestial body visible in the night sky(astronomy, natural object)

a.astronomical object that emits its own light

Am Himmel leuchten in der Nacht viele Sterne.Many stars shine in the sky at night.

2.figure or object with pointed rays, resembling a star shape(shape, symbol, decoration)

a.star as a decorative shape or symbol

Er schnitt einen Stern aus Papier aus.He cut a star out of paper.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Sterndie Sterne
Genitivedes Sternsder Sterne
Dativedem Sternden Sternen
Accusativeden Sterndie Sterne

Frequently asked questions

What does "Stern" mean in English?
"Stern" means star (astronomy) or star (shape, decoration). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Stern"?
"Stern" is pronounced /ʃtɛʁn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Stern" der, die, or das?
"Stern" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Stern"?
The plural of "Stern" is "Sterne".
What part of speech is "Stern"?
"Stern" is a noun in German.

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