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Finsternis
[ˈfɪnstɐnɪs]

eclipse

🇩🇪 German
[ˈfɪnstɐnɪs]
🇷🇺 Russian
[zɐtˈmʲenʲɪje]
German grammar
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Meaning of Finsternis

one body blocking another

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When to use Finsternis

Finsternis dauerte nur wenige

Затмение длилось всего несколько минут.

Finsternis mit Teleskopen

Мы наблюдали затмение в телескопы.

Finsternis usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Затмение длилось всего несколько минут.

Die Finsternis dauerte nur wenige Minuten.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Мы наблюдали затмение в телескопы.

Wir beobachteten die Finsternis mit Teleskopen.

Similar words

Finsternis

Means darkening or the process of becoming darker. It can be literal or technical; it is not the same as an astronomical “eclipse.”

Dunkelheit

A general word for the absence of light or darkness. Unlike “eclipse,” it does not refer to an astronomical event, only to being dark.

Schatten

Means a shadow, an area without direct light. It is not an “eclipse,” but the result of something blocking the light.

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Finsternis belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Finsternisзатмение
Jahreszeitenвремена года
Frühlingвесна
Winterзима
beginnenначинаться
endenзаканчиваться
Temperaturтемпература

Finsternis synonyms

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What's the difference between Finsternis / Dunkelheit / Schatten

🇩🇪German
Finsternis

Means darkening or the process of becoming darker. It can be literal or technical; it is not the same as an astronomical “eclipse.”

B1Often

Durch die Wolken kam es zu einer schnellen Verdunkelung des Himmels.

Из-за облаков небо быстро потемнело.

🇩🇪German

A general word for the absence of light or darkness. Unlike “eclipse,” it does not refer to an astronomical event, only to being dark.

B1Very Often

Im Keller herrschte völlige Dunkelheit.

В подвале царила полная темнота.

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🇩🇪German
Schatten

Means a shadow, an area without direct light. It is not an “eclipse,” but the result of something blocking the light.

B1Very Often

Unter dem Baum saßen wir im Schatten.

Под деревом мы сидели в тени.

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How to pronounce Finsternis and what this word means

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

how to pronounce Finsternis

[ˈfɪnstɐnɪs]

Finsternis translation

eclipse

Finsternis examples

Die Finsternis dauerte nur wenige Minuten.

Finsternis transcription

[ˈfɪnstɐnɪs]

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Finsternis meaning: what does it mean?

vorübergehende Verdunkelung eines Himmelskörpers durch einen anderen

Finsternis pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Finsternis is pronounced as [ˈfɪnstɐnɪs]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Finsternis definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Finsternis dauerte nur wenige Minuten. Translation: Затмение длилось всего несколько минут.

Is Finsternis part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, Finsternis (eclipse) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Finsternis part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, Finsternis (eclipse) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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