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galaxy
A huge system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity. In general usage, this often refers to our own Milky Way.
Die Andromeda-Galaxie ist die uns am nächsten gelegene große Galaxis.
The Andromeda Galaxy is the large galaxy closest to us.
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A figurative term for a large and impressive gathering of famous or important people.
Zur Filmpremiere versammelte sich eine ganze Galaxis von Hollywood-Stars.
A whole galaxy of Hollywood stars gathered for the film premiere.
The word comes from the Ancient Greek 'galaxías', meaning 'milky.' This origin also explains the German name for our own galaxy: 'die Milchstraße' (the Milky Way).
Astronomen erforschen die Entstehung von Sternen in unserer Galaxis.
Astronomers study the formation of stars in our galaxy.
The figurative meaning uses the image of a sky full of stars. A 'Galaxis von Stars' (galaxy of stars) is therefore an impressively large gathering of famous personalities in one place.
Bei der Preisverleihung traf sich eine ganze Galaxis von Filmstars.
A whole galaxy of film stars came together at the award ceremony.
In the figurative meaning, the phrase 'eine ganze Galaxis von ...' (a whole galaxy of ...) is often used to emphasize the large number and importance of the group. It is usually followed by a plural noun such as 'Stars' (stars), 'Experten' (experts), or 'Künstlern' (artists).
Für die Konferenz wurde eine Galaxis von internationalen Experten eingeladen.
A galaxy of international experts was invited to the conference.
galaxy
Both die Galaxie and die Galaxis refer to a huge system of stars, gas, and dust. Galaxie is the usual word for any such system, while in everyday language Galaxis often means our Milky Way and can sound somewhat more literary. For other systems, Galaxie is usually the clear choice.
In einer klaren Nacht kann man die helle Galaxis über den Bergen sehen.
On a clear night, you can see the bright Milky Way above the mountains.
Mit dem Teleskop beobachteten wir eine weit entfernte Galaxie.
We observed a distant galaxy with the telescope.
