Aurora in German

Aurora in German is Aurora, Polarlicht — Aurora means a natural display of shifting coloured lights in the night sky near the polar regions, caused by charged particles from the sun.

Aurora in German

Aurora

proper noun

(Roman god) Roman goddess of the dawn; equivalent of the Greek Eos. Sister of Luna and Sol.

Polarlicht

noun

An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.

What does "Aurora" mean?

noun A natural display of shifting coloured lights in the night sky near the polar regions, caused by charged particles from the sun.
"Tourists travel to Iceland hoping to see the aurora dance across the sky."
noun Literary term for the first light of dawn.
"The poem describes the aurora breaking gently over the hills."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Aurora in a sentence

Tourists travel to Iceland hoping to see the aurora dance across the sky.
The aurora borealis lit up the northern horizon in shades of green and purple.
The poem describes the aurora breaking gently over the hills.

Similar words in German

daybreak northern lights

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Aurora" in German?

"Aurora" in German is Aurora, Polarlicht. Aurora means: A natural display of shifting coloured lights in the night sky near the polar regions, caused by charged particles from the sun.

How do you use "Aurora" in a sentence?

Example: "Tourists travel to Iceland hoping to see the aurora dance across the sky." In German, "Aurora" is Aurora, Polarlicht.

Are there other ways to say "Aurora" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "Aurora": Aurora, Polarlicht.

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