noun
der Weltraum, ¨-e
outer space · space
The German word "Weltraum" is a noun meaning "outer space" or "space".
- It is composed of two words:
- Welt = "world"
- Raum = "space" or "room"
Together, "Weltraum" literally means "world space," referring to the vast expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Similar words:
- All (cosmos, universe)
- Universum (universe)
- Kosmos (cosmos)
Differences:
- Weltraum specifically refers to outer space, the area beyond Earth.
- All, Universum, and Kosmos are broader terms encompassing the entire universe, including galaxies, stars, and everything that exists, not just outer space immediately beyond Earth.
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Examples
Der Weltraum ist faszinierend.noun
Outer space is fascinating.
Viele träumen vom Weltraum und den Planeten.noun
Many dream of space and the planets.
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