starfleet
die Sternenflotte, die Sternenflotten
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starfleet
The entire fleet of spacecraft and space forces of a state or organization in science fiction. The term refers especially to Starfleet in the science fiction universe of Star Trek.
Die Sternenflotte patrouilliert an den Grenzen der Föderation.
Starfleet patrols the borders of the Federation.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sternenflotten |
| genitive | der Sternenflotte |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Sternenflotte | die Sternenflotten |
| accusative | die Sternenflotte | die Sternenflotten |
| dative | der Sternenflotte | den Sternenflotten |
| genitive | der Sternenflotte | der Sternenflotten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In 'Sternenflotte' (starfleet), you can recognize the parts 'Sternen' (stars) and 'Flotte' (fleet). 'Flotte' is the head noun; 'Sternen' indicates that the ships travel in space.
Zur Sternenflotte gehören auch Forschungsschiffe.
Starfleet also includes research vessels.
When talking about leadership, useful phrases include 'die Sternenflotte befehligen' (to command Starfleet) and 'das Kommando über die Sternenflotte übernehmen' (to take command of Starfleet).
Die Admiralin übernimmt das Kommando über die Sternenflotte.
The admiral takes command of Starfleet.
Use 'der Sternenflotte beitreten' (to join Starfleet) to describe entering the organization, and 'der Sternenflotte angehören' (to be a member of Starfleet) to describe membership. With both verbs, 'der Sternenflotte' is in the dative case.
Nach ihrer Ausbildung trat sie der Sternenflotte bei.
After completing her training, she joined Starfleet.
Ihr Vater gehört der Sternenflotte seit zwanzig Jahren an.
Her father has been a member of Starfleet for twenty years.
