North Pole
der Nordpol, die Nordpole
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North Pole
The northernmost point on Earth, where the Earth's axis intersects the Earth's surface. It is located in the Arctic Ocean.
Robert Peary war einer der ersten Entdecker, der behauptete, den Nordpol erreicht zu haben.
Robert Peary was one of the first explorers who claimed to have reached the North Pole.
magnetic North Pole
The point on the Earth's surface toward which the needle of a compass points. This magnetic pole shifts over time and is not identical to the geographic North Pole.
Der magnetische Nordpol wandert jedes Jahr mehrere Kilometer.
The magnetic North Pole moves several kilometers every year.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Nordpole |
| genitive | des Nordpols |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Nordpol | die Nordpole |
| accusative | den Nordpol | die Nordpole |
| dative | dem Nordpol | den Nordpolen |
| genitive | des Nordpols des Nordpoles | der Nordpole |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is simply built from the compass direction 'der Nord' (the north) and 'der Pol' (the pole). It therefore refers to the pole that lies in the north.
Die Temperaturen am Nordpol sind extrem niedrig.
Temperatures at the North Pole are extremely low.
To indicate a position, you use 'am Nordpol' (at the North Pole) (Wo? = where?). To describe movement toward it, you use 'zum Nordpol' (to the North Pole) (Wohin? = to where?).
Am Nordpol gibt es Eisbären.
There are polar bears at the North Pole.
In connection with the geographic North Pole, you often hear phrases such as 'eine Expedition zum Nordpol' (an expedition to the North Pole), 'den Nordpol erreichen' (to reach the North Pole), or animals that 'am Nordpol leben' (live at the North Pole).
Viele Abenteurer träumen davon, einmal den Nordpol zu erreichen.
Many adventurers dream of reaching the North Pole one day.
When the magnetic North Pole is meant, this is often made clear by the adjective 'magnetisch' (magnetic). The context of navigation or a compass also points to this meaning.
Die Nadel eines Kompasses zeigt immer zum magnetischen Nordpol.
The needle of a compass always points toward the magnetic North Pole.
