terrestrial in German
terrestrial in German is irdisch, terrestrisch, Erde — terrestrial means relating to the Earth or its land, as opposed to sea, sky, or space.
terrestrial in German
irdisch
Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.
terrestrisch
Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.
Erde
Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.
Land
Living or growing in or on land (as opposed to other habitat); not aquatic, etc.
erdähnlich
(astronomy) Of a planet, being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals; see also terrestrial planet.
terrestrisch
(astronomy) Of a planet, being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals; see also terrestrial planet.
What does "terrestrial" mean?
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adj Relating to the Earth or its land, as opposed to sea, sky, or space.
"Terrestrial life is thought to have begun in the oceans."
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adj Living or growing on land rather than in water.
"Tortoises are terrestrial, while turtles spend most of their time in water."
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adj Broadcast using ground-based radio signals rather than satellite or cable.
"The channel is available on terrestrial television as well as online."
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terrestrial in a sentence
- Terrestrial life is thought to have begun in the oceans.
- Tortoises are terrestrial, while turtles spend most of their time in water.
- The channel is available on terrestrial television as well as online.
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What is "terrestrial" in German?
"terrestrial" in German is irdisch, terrestrisch, Erde. terrestrial means: Relating to the Earth or its land, as opposed to sea, sky, or space.
How do you use "terrestrial" in a sentence?
Example: "Terrestrial life is thought to have begun in the oceans." In German, "terrestrial" is irdisch, terrestrisch, Erde.
Are there other ways to say "terrestrial" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "terrestrial": irdisch, terrestrisch, Erde, Land, erdähnlich.
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