English–German

“earth” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːɐ̯də/

Example

Unser Zuhause ist die Erde.

Our home is the Earth.

Illustration for Erde (earth)

How to say “earth” in German

“Earth” in German is Erde.

A handful of brown soil opens into a view of the whole planet, linking local ground with the global Earth.

Full entry for Erde: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Erde

Der Regen durchnässt die Erde.

The rain soaks the ground.

Tips for using Erde

  • The preposition distinguishes senses in common phrases: auf der Erde usually marks a place on Earth, while in der Erde places something inside soil.

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