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Universum

/uniˈvɛʁzʊm/
noun★Intermediate— universe
general

The entire cosmos, including all matter, energy, and space.

Astronomen erforschen die Geheimnisse des Universums.

Astronomers study the mysteries of the universe.

💡

In German, 'Universum' is often used in a scientific or philosophical context to describe the totality of existence.

Collocations

das gesamte Universumthe entire universedie Entstehung des Universumsthe origin of the universe

Synonyms

Related Phrases

das Universum verstehenphrase
to understand the universe

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

'Universum' is more formal than 'Kosmos' or 'Weltall,' which are more commonly used in everyday speech.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Latin 'universum' (neuter of 'universus'), meaning 'whole, entire.'

📝Usage Notes

In German, 'Universum' is often used interchangeably with 'Kosmos' and 'Weltall,' though 'Universum' tends to be more formal or philosophical.

Word Breakdown

univers-
whole, entire
root
+
-um
noun-forming suffix
suffix
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