Stern
Der Stern leuchtet hell am Nachthimmel.
The star shines brightly in the night sky.
A celestial body that emits light and is visible in the night sky.
Die Menschen haben schon immer die Sterne beobachtet.
People have always observed the stars.
In German, 'Stern' is a common noun and is always capitalized.
A symbol or shape resembling a star, often used in design or decoration.
Sie trug ein Kleid mit einem Sternenmuster.
She wore a dress with a star pattern.
A person or thing considered to be outstanding or excellent.
Er ist der Stern des Teams.
He is the star of the team.
This figurative use is common in sports and entertainment contexts.
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Capitalization
Remember that 'Stern' is always capitalized in German, as all nouns are.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'stern', from Old High German 'stern', from Proto-Germanic 'sternǭ', related to Old English 'steor' and Old Norse 'stjarna'.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Stern' is a common noun and is always capitalized, as all German nouns are. It can refer to celestial stars, star-shaped objects, or metaphorical stars (e.g., celebrities).