solar eclipse
die Sonnenfinsternis, die Sonnenfinsternisse
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solar eclipse
An astronomical event in which the moon moves between the sun and the Earth and completely or partially blocks the sunlight.
Für die Beobachtung der totalen Sonnenfinsternis benötigt man eine spezielle Schutzbrille.
To observe the total solar eclipse, you need special protective glasses.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sonnenfinsternisse |
| genitive | der Sonnenfinsternis |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Sonnenfinsternis | die Sonnenfinsternisse |
| accusative | die Sonnenfinsternis | die Sonnenfinsternisse |
| dative | der Sonnenfinsternis | den Sonnenfinsternissen |
| genitive | der Sonnenfinsternis | der Sonnenfinsternisse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is composed of 'Sonne' (sun) and 'Finsternis' (darkness). 'Finsternis' means darkness, so the word literally describes a 'darkness of the sun'.
Die nächste Sonnenfinsternis in Deutschland ist erst in vielen Jahren zu sehen.
The next solar eclipse in Germany won't be visible for many years.
The word element 'Finsternis' (darkness) is related to the adjective 'finster', which means 'very dark' or 'gloomy'. This helps you understand the meaning of the word better.
Ohne Taschenlampe war der Keller finster und unheimlich.
Without a flashlight, the basement was dark and creepy.
Common adjectives are 'totale Sonnenfinsternis' (total solar eclipse) and 'partielle Sonnenfinsternis' (partial solar eclipse). Typical verbs are 'eine Sonnenfinsternis beobachten' (to observe a solar eclipse) or 'erleben' (to experience).
Wir sind extra nach Mexiko gereist, um die totale Sonnenfinsternis zu erleben.
We traveled all the way to Mexico to experience the total solar eclipse.
