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The totality of space, time, matter, and energy; the cosmos or outer space.
Die Frage, ob wir allein im Universum sind, beschäftigt die Menschheit seit Langem.
The question of whether we are alone in the universe has occupied humanity for a long time.
'Universum' (universe) is an international word that comes from Latin. You can recognize it in many languages, which makes it easier to understand and remember.
Astronomen erforschen die Geheimnisse des Universums.
Astronomers research the secrets of the universe.
In the cosmic sense, 'Universum' (universe) is often combined with verbs like 'erforschen' (to research/explore) or adjectives like 'unendlich' (infinite). A common phrase is also 'die Entstehung des Universums' (the origin of the universe).
Die Entstehung des Universums ist ein zentrales Thema der Kosmologie.
The origin of the universe is a central topic in cosmology.
You can recognize the figurative meaning from the context. When books, films, games, or authors are being discussed, it usually means a fictional world.
In diesem Videospiel erkundest du ein riesiges, offenes Universum.
In this video game, you explore a huge, open universe.
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'die Welt' and 'das Universum' can both refer to something very large. When talking about the planet Earth and life on Earth, you say 'die Welt'. 'das Universum' is bigger: it means all of space with stars, planets, and galaxies. Both words can also be used figuratively, for example for a world or sphere of its own. In that case, 'Welt' sounds more general and everyday, while 'Universum' sounds more like a separate, large, self-contained world. Learners often confuse the words because 'Welt' can sometimes sound very broad. But for the Earth, you say 'Welt'; for outer space, more precisely, 'Universum'.
Maria liest in der Bibliothek ein Buch über das Universum.
Maria is reading a book about the universe in the library.
Viele Menschen auf der Welt sprechen mehr als eine Sprache.
Many people around the world speak more than one language.