NOUN
Umlaufbahn/ˈʊmlaʊ̯fˌbaːn/orbit; trajectory; path
Umlaufbahn is a German noun that means orbit, trajectory, or path. It is pronounced /ˈʊmlaʊ̯fˌbaːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Umlaufbahnen".
Definitions
1.the path of a celestial body or object as it revolves around another body, especially around a star or planet(astronomy/physics)
a.the curved path followed by a planet, moon, or satellite
Die Erde bewegt sich auf einer Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.—The Earth moves in an orbit around the Sun.
b.the path of an artificial satellite
Der Satellit hat nach dem Start erfolgreich seine Umlaufbahn erreicht.—The satellite successfully reached its orbit after launch.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Umlaufbahn | die Umlaufbahnen |
| Genitive | der Umlaufbahn | der Umlaufbahnen |
| Dative | der Umlaufbahn | den Umlaufbahnen |
| Accusative | die Umlaufbahn | die Umlaufbahnen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Umlaufbahn" mean in English?
- "Umlaufbahn" means orbit, trajectory, or path. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Umlaufbahn"?
- "Umlaufbahn" is pronounced /ˈʊmlaʊ̯fˌbaːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Umlaufbahn" der, die, or das?
- "Umlaufbahn" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Umlaufbahn"?
- The plural of "Umlaufbahn" is "Umlaufbahnen".
- What part of speech is "Umlaufbahn"?
- "Umlaufbahn" is a noun in German.
