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Planet
German → American English
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planet
Himmelskörper, der einen Stern umkreist.
Die Erde ist der Planet, auf dem wir leben.Planet is a masculine noun in German: der Planet. Use it for astronomical bodies that orbit a star; for Earth, Germans usually say die Erde, not der Planet in ordinary speech.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Planet mean in English?
Planet means a large celestial body that orbits a star, like Earth.
Is Planet masculine in German?
Yes. The correct article is der Planet.
What is the plural of Planet in German?
The plural is die Planeten.
How do you use Planet in a sentence?
Example: Die Erde ist ein Planet im Sonnensystem.