NOUN

Zwergplanet/ˈt͡svɛʁkplaˌneːt/dwarf planet

Zwergplanet is a German noun that means dwarf planet. It is pronounced /ˈt͡svɛʁkplaˌneːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zwergplaneten".

Definitions

1.a celestial body that orbits the sun and resembles a planet but does not meet all criteria for full planetary status(astronomy)

a.celestial body smaller than a main planet but larger than an asteroid

Pluto gilt seit 2006 offiziell als Zwergplanet.Pluto has officially been considered a dwarf planet since 2006.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Zwergplanetdie Zwergplaneten
Genitivedes Zwergplanetender Zwergplaneten
Dativedem Zwergplanetenden Zwergplaneten
Accusativeden Zwergplanetendie Zwergplaneten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zwergplanet" mean in English?
"Zwergplanet" means dwarf planet. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zwergplanet"?
"Zwergplanet" is pronounced /ˈt͡svɛʁkplaˌneːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Zwergplanet" der, die, or das?
"Zwergplanet" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Zwergplanet"?
The plural of "Zwergplanet" is "Zwergplaneten".
What part of speech is "Zwergplanet"?
"Zwergplanet" is a noun in German.

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