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der Globus
globe
A spherical model of the Earth that shows the continents, oceans, and countries.
example
Im Erdkundeunterricht haben wir die Hauptstädte auf dem Globus gesucht.
In geography class, we looked for the capitals on the globe.
der Globus
globe
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Origin
The word 'Globus' (globe) comes from the Latin 'globus', meaning 'sphere'. This origin explains why it can refer both to the specific model of the Earth and, more generally, to a spherical object.
EXAMPLE
Die Deckenlampe besteht aus einem einfachen, weißen Globus.
The ceiling lamp consists of a simple white globe.
Fixed expression
The fixed expression 'rund um den Globus' (around the globe) is very common and means 'everywhere in the world.' It is often used in the context of news, business, or culture.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen hat Niederlassungen rund um den Globus.
The company has branches around the globe.
Typical verbs
Typical verbs used with the Earth model are 'den Globus drehen' (to spin the globe), 'etwas auf dem Globus suchen' (to look for something on the globe), or, figuratively, 'um den Globus reisen' (to travel around the globe).
EXAMPLE
Als Kind habe ich oft den Globus gedreht und mit dem Finger ein zufälliges Reiseziel ausgewählt.
As a child, I often spun the globe and chose a random travel destination with my finger.
Context clue
When 'Globus' (globe) appears together with words from the areas of design, furnishings, or materials, such as 'Lampe' (lamp), 'Glas' (glass), or 'leuchtend' (glowing), it usually refers to a spherical decorative object and not the model of the Earth.
EXAMPLE
Über der Bar hing ein riesiger Globus aus poliertem Messing.
A huge globe made of polished brass hung above the bar.
Compare with
Globus vs Welt
world
'die Welt' and 'der Globus' both have to do with the Earth. 'die Welt' means the real planet with countries, seas, and living beings. 'der Globus' is a spherical model of the Earth that you can look at, turn, or use in class. The words can be confused because a globe shows the world. But you travel around the world, not around the globe, unless you mean the model itself.
Globus
Im Erdkundeunterricht zeigte die Lehrerin den Kindern die Länder auf dem Globus.
In geography class, the teacher showed the children the countries on the globe.
Welt
Unsere Nachbarin ist ein Jahr lang um die Welt gereist.
Our neighbor traveled around the world for a year.
In real life
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