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How do you say "planet" in German?
der Planet
In German, "planet" is der Planet.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'plah-NAYT', stress on the last syllable, close to the English word 'planet'.
Grammar notes
der Planet is masculine. Plural: der Planeten.
Example sentence
Der Mars ist ein roter, felsiger Planet.
Mars is a red, rocky planet.
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How to remember der Planet
This is a near-identical cognate of English 'planet', so the meaning is obvious the moment you see it.
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- earthquake das Erdbeben
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Questions about der Planet
How do you say "planet" in German?
In German, "planet" is der Planet. It is a noun.
Is der Planet masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Planet is masculine. Plural: der Planeten.
How is der Planet used in a sentence?
Use der Planet as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Mars ist ein roter, felsiger Planet. (Mars is a red, rocky planet.).
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