polar circle
der Polarkreis, die Polarkreise
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polar circle
Either of the two circles of latitude approximately 66.5 degrees north or south of the equator that mark the boundaries of the polar regions. Beyond these circles, there are times of year when the sun does not set or does not rise for at least one full day.
Die norwegische Stadt Tromsø liegt nördlich des nördlichen Polarkreises.
The Norwegian city of Tromsø lies north of the Arctic Circle.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Polarkreise |
| genitive | des Polarkreises |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Polarkreis | die Polarkreise |
| accusative | den Polarkreis | die Polarkreise |
| dative | dem Polarkreis | den Polarkreisen |
| genitive | des Polarkreises | der Polarkreise |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Polarkreis' (polar circle) is made up of 'Polar-' (polar) and 'Kreis' (circle). It refers to a geographical circle near one of the poles.
Der Polarkreis ist auf vielen Weltkarten deutlich eingezeichnet.
The polar circle is clearly marked on many world maps.
'Polarkreis' (polar circle) is often used with 'nördlich' (northern) or 'südlich' (southern), referring to the Arctic Circle or Antarctic Circle respectively. The phrase 'den Polarkreis überqueren' (to cross the polar circle) is also common.
Im Sommer überqueren viele Reisende den Polarkreis mit dem Zug.
In summer, many travelers cross the polar circle by train.
Location is often expressed using prepositional phrases such as 'am Polarkreis' (at the polar circle), 'nördlich vom Polarkreis' (north of the polar circle), or 'südlich vom Polarkreis' (south of the polar circle). The adjective before 'Polarkreis' (polar circle) indicates which hemisphere is meant.
Das Dorf liegt am nördlichen Polarkreis.
The village lies on the Arctic Circle.
Die Forschungsstation befindet sich südlich vom Polarkreis.
The research station is located south of the polar circle.
