Finsternis - translation, pronunciation and examples
eclipse
one body blocking another
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Sonnenfinsternis
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Means darkening or the process of becoming darker. It can be literal or technical; it is not the same as an astronomical “eclipse.”
A general word for the absence of light or darkness. Unlike “eclipse,” it does not refer to an astronomical event, only to being dark.
Means a shadow, an area without direct light. It is not an “eclipse,” but the result of something blocking the light.
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Means darkening or the process of becoming darker. It can be literal or technical; it is not the same as an astronomical “eclipse.”
Durch die Wolken kam es zu einer schnellen Verdunkelung des Himmels.
Из-за облаков небо быстро потемнело.
A general word for the absence of light or darkness. Unlike “eclipse,” it does not refer to an astronomical event, only to being dark.
Im Keller herrschte völlige Dunkelheit.
В подвале царила полная темнота.
Means a shadow, an area without direct light. It is not an “eclipse,” but the result of something blocking the light.
Unter dem Baum saßen wir im Schatten.
Под деревом мы сидели в тени.
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Finsternis translation: eclipse. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Finsternis
[ˈfɪnstɐnɪs]
Finsternis translation
eclipse
Finsternis examples
Die Finsternis dauerte nur wenige Minuten.
Finsternis transcription
[ˈfɪnstɐnɪs]
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Finsternis meaning: what does it mean?
vorübergehende Verdunkelung eines Himmelskörpers durch einen anderen
Finsternis pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Finsternis is pronounced as [ˈfɪnstɐnɪs]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Finsternis definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Finsternis dauerte nur wenige Minuten. Translation: Затмение длилось всего несколько минут.
Is Finsternis part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
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Is Finsternis part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, Finsternis (eclipse) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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