NOUN
Universum/uniˈvɛʁzʊm/universe; cosmos
Universum is a German noun that means universe or cosmos. It is pronounced /uniˈvɛʁzʊm/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Universen".
Definitions
1.the totality of space, time, matter, and energy; all that exists(astronomy; general)
a.everything that exists, including all stars, planets, galaxies
Das Universum ist unvorstellbar groß.—The universe is unimaginably large.
2.a person's individual world or area of experience(figurative; scope)
a.someone's personal sphere or domain
Für Kinder ist die Schule oft das ganze Universum.—For children, school is often the whole universe.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Universum | die Universen |
| Genitive | des Universums | der Universen |
| Dative | dem Universum | den Universen |
| Accusative | das Universum | die Universen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Universum" mean in English?
- "Universum" means universe or cosmos. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Universum"?
- "Universum" is pronounced /uniˈvɛʁzʊm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Universum" der, die, or das?
- "Universum" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Universum"?
- The plural of "Universum" is "Universen".
- What part of speech is "Universum"?
- "Universum" is a noun in German.
