This is the 5157th most frequent German word.
astronauten
"Astronauten" means "astronauts" in English.
In this sentence, 'astronauten' serves as the plural form of 'Astronaut', indicating multiple individuals who partake in space missions.
Die Astronauten bereiten sich auf ihren Flug ins Weltall vor.
The astronauts are preparing for their journey into space.
Here, 'astronauten' is used to refer generically to astronauts as a group, highlighting the collective characteristics of courage and adventure.
Es gibt viele Geschichten über mutige Astronauten.
There are many stories about brave astronauts.
In this case, 'astronauten' denotes the subject individuals whose unique experiences in space are being described.