Noun
das Weltall
Pronunciation: [ˈvɛltal]
outer space, the universe
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Meanings
Noun
- outer space, the universe
- cosmos
Example sentence
Wie viele Galaxien befinden sich im Weltall?
How many galaxies are there in the universe?
Word forms
singular
das Weltall
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Weltall
Accusativedas Weltall
Dativedem Weltall
Genitivedes Weltalls
Weltall has no common plural.
Usage
- ins Weltall fliegen — Travel into space; ins combines in and das.
- Weltall / Welt — The universe or outer space versus the broader word world.
Das Buch nimmt seine Leser auf eine Reise durchs Weltall mit.
The book takes its readers on a journey through the universe.