astronomy
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astronomy
The science concerned with the study of celestial bodies such as stars, planets, and galaxies, as well as the phenomena of the universe.
Schon als Kind interessierte er sich für die Astronomie und beobachtete die Sterne.
Even as a child, he was interested in astronomy and observed the stars.
The word family includes the person 'der Astronom' (the astronomer) / 'die Astronomin' (the female astronomer) and the adjective 'astronomisch' (astronomical). If you know one of these words, you can understand the others more easily.
Einige Astronomen haben eine astronomisch hohe Zahl an neuen Sternen entdeckt.
Some astronomers have discovered an astronomically high number of new stars.
The ending '-ie' is typical for many fields of science in German. Other examples are 'Biologie' (biology), 'Chemie' (chemistry), or 'Philosophie' (philosophy).
Neben der Astronomie interessiert sie sich auch für Geologie.
Besides astronomy, she is also interested in geology.
'Astronomie' (astronomy) is often combined with certain verbs. Common combinations are 'Astronomie studieren' (to study astronomy), 'sich für Astronomie interessieren' (to be interested in astronomy), or 'sich mit Astronomie beschäftigen' (to deal with / study astronomy).
Er möchte an der Universität in München Astronomie studieren.
He wants to study astronomy at the university in Munich.
astrology
'die Astronomie' and 'die Astrologie' both have to do with stars, planets, and other celestial bodies. The important difference is: 'die Astronomie' is a science and studies the universe. 'die Astrologie' tries to say something about people, character, or the future based on stars and planets. Learners can easily confuse the words because they sound similar and both have to do with the sky. When it is about research, telescopes, and planets, 'Astronomie' fits. When it is about horoscopes or fate, 'Astrologie' fits.
Im Museum gibt es eine Ausstellung über die Astronomie und neue Bilder von fernen Galaxien.
There is an exhibition about astronomy at the museum, with new images of distant galaxies.
Meine Tante interessiert sich für Astrologie und liest jeden Morgen ihr Horoskop.
My aunt is interested in astrology and reads her horoscope every morning.