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Sonnenfinsternis

solar eclipse

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dieSonnenfinsternisf
Meaning of Sonnenfinsternis

moon blocks the sun

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German[ˈzɔnənˌfɪnstɐnɪs]
solar eclipse
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Sonnenfinsternis belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Sonnenfinsternissolar eclipse
Jahreszeitenseasons of the year
Frühlingspring
Winterwinter
beginnenbegin
endenend
Temperaturtemperature

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🇩🇪German
Sonnenfinsternis

A rare, somewhat descriptive word for a solar eclipse; it sounds more bookish and less natural than the standard term.

B1Rarely

Die Sonnenverdunkelung war gestern Abend in vielen Ländern zu beobachten.

Солнечное затмение можно было наблюдать вчера вечером во многих странах.

🇩🇪German

A very general word meaning 'darkness.' In an astronomical context it can refer to an eclipse, but without context it is too broad.

B1Often

Während der Finsternis wurde es am Nachmittag plötzlich dunkel.

Во время затмения днём внезапно стало темно.

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Sonnenfinsternis translation: solar eclipse. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Sonnenfinsternis

[ˈzɔnənˌfɪnstɐnɪs]

Sonnenfinsternis translation

solar eclipse

Sonnenfinsternis transcription

[ˈzɔnənˌfɪnstɐnɪs]

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Sonnenfinsternis meaning: what does it mean?

Bedeckung der Sonne durch den Mond, ganz oder teilweise

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