aurora
das Polarlicht, die Polarlichter
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aurora
A colorful luminous phenomenon in the night sky over the polar regions, caused by processes in the upper atmosphere.
In dieser klaren Nacht konnten wir ein grünes Polarlicht am Himmel beobachten.
On this clear night, we were able to observe a green aurora in the sky.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Polarlichter |
| genitive | des Polarlichts |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Polarlicht | die Polarlichter |
| accusative | das Polarlicht | die Polarlichter |
| dative | dem Polarlicht | den Polarlichtern |
| genitive | des Polarlichts des Polarlichtes | der Polarlichter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Polarlicht' (aurora) is made up of 'Polar' (polar) and 'Licht' (light). 'Polar' refers to the polar regions; together, the word describes a special luminous phenomenon found there.
Viele Reisende hoffen, einmal ein Polarlicht zu erleben.
Many travelers hope to experience an aurora one day.
Verbs such as 'sehen' (to see), 'beobachten' (to observe), 'fotografieren' (to photograph), and 'erleben' (to experience) are often used with 'Polarlicht' (aurora). Typical additions are 'am Himmel' (in the sky) and 'in der Nacht' (at night).
Die Touristen fotografierten ein Polarlicht am Himmel.
The tourists photographed an aurora in the sky.
The colors and intensity of the phenomenon are often mentioned with 'Polarlicht' (aurora). Common descriptions include 'grün' (green), 'rot' (red), 'hell' (bright), and 'schwach' (faint), for example.
Ein helles rotes Polarlicht bewegte sich langsam über den Himmel.
A bright red aurora moved slowly across the sky.
