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“satellite” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zatɛˈliːt/

Example

Der Satellit umkreist die Erde.

The satellite is orbiting Earth.

Illustration for Satellit (satellite)

How to say “satellite” in German

“Satellite” in German is Satellit.

A companion object travels in a fixed orbit around a planet or another celestial body.

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

Example sentences with Satellit

Ein Navigations-Satellit sendet präzise Positionsdaten an Geräte.

A navigation satellite sends precise position data to devices.

Tips for using Satellit

  • Satellit is masculine, with the plural Satelliten, and the natural satellite of Earth is usually called der Mond rather than der Satellit.

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