hemisphere
die Hemisphäre, die Hemisphären
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hemisphere
One half of the globe, divided by the equator into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, or by a prime meridian into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Deutschland liegt auf der nördlichen Hemisphäre.
Germany is located in the Northern Hemisphere.
hemisphere
One of the two halves of the cerebrum, the left and right brain hemispheres, each responsible for different functions.
Die linke Hemisphäre des Gehirns steuert bei den meisten Menschen die Sprachfähigkeit.
In most people, the left hemisphere of the brain controls language ability.
hemisphere
In geometry, half of a sphere, created by a cut through its center.
Die Kuppel des Observatoriums hat die perfekte Form einer Hemisphäre.
The dome of the observatory has the perfect shape of a hemisphere.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hemisphären |
| genitive | der Hemisphäre |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Hemisphäre | die Hemisphären |
| accusative | die Hemisphäre | die Hemisphären |
| dative | der Hemisphäre | den Hemisphären |
| genitive | der Hemisphäre | der Hemisphären |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hemisphäre' (hemisphere) is a loanword from Greek. It is made up of 'hemi' (half) and 'sphaira' (sphere). So it literally means 'Halbkugel' (half-sphere).
Die Erde ist in zwei Hemisphären geteilt.
The Earth is divided into two hemispheres.
This word is mainly used in technical language, such as geography, medicine, and geometry, as well as in formal or written contexts.
Der Professor erklärte die Funktionen der beiden Gehirn-Hemisphären.
The professor explained the functions of the two brain hemispheres.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Hemisphäre' (hemisphere) from the context. In geography, people speak of the 'nördliche/südliche' (northern/southern) hemisphere of the Earth. In medicine, the 'linke/rechte' (left/right) hemisphere of the brain is meant.
Australien liegt auf der südlichen Hemisphäre.
Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Die rechte Hemisphäre ist für Kreativität zuständig.
The right hemisphere is responsible for creativity.
In a geographical context, 'Hemisphäre' (hemisphere) is almost always combined with the adjectives 'nördlich' (northern), 'südlich' (southern), 'östlich' (eastern), or 'westlich' (western).
Die meisten Landmassen befinden sich auf der nördlichen Hemisphäre.
Most landmasses are located in the Northern Hemisphere.
