NOUN
Sternhaufen/ˈʃtɛʁnˌhaʊ̯fn̩/star cluster
Sternhaufen is a German noun that means star cluster. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛʁnˌhaʊ̯fn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Sternhaufen".
Definitions
1.an accumulation of stars, a star cluster(astronomy)
a.weltweiter Begriff für eine Gruppe von Sternen, die gravitativ gebunden sind
Ein Sternhaufen ist eine Ansammlung von Sternen, die gemeinsam durch den Weltraum ziehen.—A star cluster is an accumulation of stars that move together through space.
b.Unterteilung in offene Sternhaufen und Kugelsternhaufen
Der Orionnebel enthält mehrere offene Sternhaufen.—The Orion Nebula contains several open star clusters.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Sternhaufen | die Sternhaufen |
| Genitive | des Sternhaufens | der Sternhaufen |
| Dative | dem Sternhaufen | den Sternhaufen |
| Accusative | den Sternhaufen | die Sternhaufen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sternhaufen" mean in English?
- "Sternhaufen" means star cluster. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sternhaufen"?
- "Sternhaufen" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛʁnˌhaʊ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sternhaufen" der, die, or das?
- "Sternhaufen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Sternhaufen"?
- The plural of "Sternhaufen" is "Sternhaufen".
- What part of speech is "Sternhaufen"?
- "Sternhaufen" is a noun in German.
