Weltkörper
/ˈvɛltˌkœʁpɐ/
celestial body
Die Sonne ist der wichtigste Weltkörper für das Leben auf der Erde.
The Sun is the most important celestial body for life on Earth.
technical
A celestial body such as a planet, star, or moon that exists in space.
Weltkörper wie Planeten und Sterne sind Gegenstand der Astronomie.
Celestial bodies like planets and stars are the subject of astronomy.
The term is used in astronomy and geography to describe any significant object in space.
Collocations
Weltkörper im Sonnensystemcelestial bodies in the solar systemkünstlicher Weltkörperartificial celestial body
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Scientific Context
Use 'Weltkörper' when discussing celestial objects in astronomy or geography.
Word Origin
From 'Welt' (world) + 'Körper' (body), referring to any significant body in space.
Usage Notes
The term is primarily used in scientific contexts to describe planets, stars, moons, and other celestial objects.
Word Breakdown
Welt
world
rootKörper
body
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