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
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Meanings
der Globus
globe
A large, spherical object, often a lamp or a decorative object.
EXAMPLE
Über dem Esstisch hing ein großer, leuchtender Globus aus Milchglas.
A large, glowing globe made of frosted glass hung above the dining table.
Usage tips
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.
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Globus vs Globe
Globe
Both der Globus and der Globe can refer to a spherical model of the Earth. In German, „Globus“ is the usual and neutral term, while „Globe“ is rarely used for this and often sounds like a special or foreign designation. In everyday situations, „Globus“ is therefore usually the appropriate choice.
Globus
Für den Geografieunterricht stellte die Lehrerin einen großen Globus auf den Tisch.
For geography class, the teacher placed a large globe on the table.
Globe
In dem Museum wurde das historische Erdmodell als Globe bezeichnet.
At the museum, the historical model of the Earth was referred to as a “Globe.”
In real life
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