No. 12,626 in German
weltraum
Outer space.
In a sentence
Der Weltraum birgt unzählige Geheimnisse.
Space holds countless secrets.
Here, 'Weltraum' is used to refer to outer space, the vast expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Astronauten bereiten sich jahrelang vor, bevor sie den Weltraum betreten.
Astronauts prepare for years before they enter space.
In this sentence, 'Weltraum' again denotes outer space, emphasizing the environment astronauts reach during missions.
Die Wissenschaftler haben ein neues Teleskop entwickelt, um den Weltraum noch genauer zu erforschen.
The scientists have developed a new telescope to explore space in even more detail.
Here, 'Weltraum' refers to the cosmos as the subject of astronomical studies and exploration.
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