NOUN
Stern/ʃtɛʁn/star; celestial body
Stern is a German noun that means star or celestial body. It is pronounced /ʃtɛʁn/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Sterne".
Definitions
1.celestial body visible at night as a bright point in the sky(astronomy, general)
a.object in the universe producing its own light
Am Himmel leuchten heute Nacht viele Sterne.—There are many stars shining in the sky tonight.
b.used as a motif or symbol
Sie trug eine Kette mit einem kleinen Stern.—She wore a necklace with a small star.
2.symbol used to indicate quality, rank, or value, often on a scale (e.g., five stars)(rating, grading)
a.evaluation in ratings or reviews
Das Hotel hat fünf Sterne bekommen.—The hotel got five stars.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Stern | die Sterne |
| Genitive | des Sterns | der Sterne |
| Dative | dem Stern | den Sternen |
| Accusative | den Stern | die Sterne |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stern" mean in English?
- "Stern" means star or celestial body. 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.
