German word

Mars

Pronunciation

IPA/maɐ̯s/

Meaning

  • masculine nounMars

Example

Auf dem Mars gibt es keine Menschen.

There are no people on Mars.

Illustration for Mars (Mars)

More examples

Bei der Erforschung des Mars ist die Analyse von Gesteinsproben entscheidend.

During the exploration of Mars, the analysis of rock samples is crucial.

Core concept

A cold, red, rocky world circling the Sun beyond Earth.

Common phrases

  • Erforschung des Mars

    exploration of Mars

  • Landung auf dem Mars

    landing on Mars

  • die Atmosphäre des Mars

    the atmosphere of Mars

Similar words

Erde: A blue and green planet inhabited by humans and orbiting the Sun.
Sonne: A huge ball of gas that produces its own light and heat.
Mond: A natural satellite orbiting a planet.
Planet: A round celestial body orbiting a star without producing its own light.

Definition in German

Mars ist der rote Planet unseres Sonnensystems und trägt den Namen des römischen Kriegsgottes.

Word origin

German Mars comes from Latin Mars, the name of the Roman war god, which was also used for the planet.

Usage tips

  • Mars is masculine, so a location is auf dem Mars, with the dative article dem after auf for a fixed position.

Opposites

Related words

  • MarslandungMars landingnoun
  • MarsoberflächeMartian surfacenoun

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