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How do you say "universe" in German?
das Universum
In German, "universe" is das Universum.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'oo-nee-VAIR-zoom', stress on the third syllable.
Grammar notes
das Universum is neuter. Plural: das Universen.
Example sentence
Das Universum ist riesig und geheimnisvoll.
The universe is vast and mysterious.
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How to remember das Universum
A close cognate of English 'universe', recognizable even with the different ending.
Related words
- breeze die Brise
- gale der Sturm
- monsoon der Monsun
- blizzard der Schneesturm
- drizzle der Nieselregen
- downpour der Platzregen
- humidity die Luftfeuchtigkeit
- temperature die Temperatur
- climate das Klima
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Questions about das Universum
How do you say "universe" in German?
In German, "universe" is das Universum. It is a noun.
Is das Universum masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Universum is neuter. Plural: das Universen.
How is das Universum used in a sentence?
Use das Universum as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Universum ist riesig und geheimnisvoll. (The universe is vast and mysterious.).
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