Noun
der Weltraum
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛltˌʁaʊ̯m/
space (area beyond the atmosphere of planets)
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Meanings
Noun
- space (area beyond the atmosphere of planets)
Example sentence
Wie sieht die Erde aus dem Weltraum aus?
What does the earth look like from space?
Word forms
singular
der Weltraum
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Weltraum
Accusativeden Weltraum
Dativedem Weltraum
Genitivedes Weltraums
Weltraum has no common plural.
Usage
- in den Weltraum fliegen — Fly into space; in takes the accusative for the destination.
- Weltraum / Raum — Weltraum specifically names outer space; Raum has broader spatial meanings.
Die Kinder zeichnen ein Raumschiff im Weltraum.
The children draw a spaceship in outer space.