Der Mond
Example: Der Mond scheint hell am Nachthimmel heute.
Definition
"Der Mond" refers to the natural satellite that orbits the Earth, often visible at night. It is known for reflecting sunlight and influencing tides, and in the phrase 'Der Mond scheint hell am Nachthimmel heute,' it means the moon shines brightly in the night sky today.
Etymology
The word "der Mond" comes from Old High German 'māno,' which traces back to Proto-Germanic '*mēnô,' related to the concept of measuring time or months. Did you know? The moon's phases helped early humans develop calendars, which is reflected in the word's ancient roots.
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"Der Mond" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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