No. 1,461 in German
phänomen
"Phänomen" in German means "phenomenon" in English, referring to an observable event or occurrence.
In a sentence
Das aurorale Phänomen am Himmel war atemberaubend.
The auroral phenomenon in the sky was breathtaking.
In this sentence, 'Phänomen' is used to describe a striking natural occurrence in the sky.
Sein Talent ist wirklich ein Phänomen.
His talent is truly a phenomenon.
Here, 'Phänomen' references an extraordinary attribute or capability of a person.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen ein mysteriöses Phänomen im Ozean.
Scientists are investigating a mysterious phenomenon in the ocean.
This use of 'Phänomen' points to an unusual and scientifically interesting occurrence in nature.
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