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sternbild
German → American English
American English
constellation
Gruppe von Sternen, die am Himmel ein erkennbares Muster bildet und als Einheit benannt wird.
Das Sternbild Orion ist im Winter besonders gut sichtbar.Sternbild is the normal word for an officially recognized constellation. Use it for groups of stars in the night sky, not for a random pattern of stars.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sternbild mean in English?
Sternbild means “constellation.”
Is Sternbild the same as Konstellation?
Yes, in astronomy they can overlap, but Sternbild is the more specific everyday word for a constellation of stars.
How do you use Sternbild in a sentence?
Example: Das Sternbild Orion ist im Winter gut zu sehen. = The constellation Orion is easy to see in winter.