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Planetenbahn
German → American English
American English
Planetary orbit
Bahn, auf der sich ein Planet um einen Stern bewegt.
Die Planetenbahn der Erde ist nahezu elliptisch.Use Planetenbahn for the path a planet follows around a star. In everyday English, ‘orbit’ is more common than the more technical ‘planetary orbit’ unless you want to be specific.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Planetenbahn” mean in English?
It means “planetary orbit,” the path a planet follows around a star.
Is “Planetenbahn” the same as “orbit”?
Yes, in context it refers to a planet’s orbit, though “orbit” is the shorter, more general term.
How do you use “Planetenbahn” in a sentence?
For example: “Die Erde bewegt sich in einer Planetenbahn um die Sonne.” = “The Earth moves in a planetary orbit around the Sun.”