Category: Nature & EnvironmentPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Stjerne
/Stjerne/Roman
English meaning: Star
Definition
A point of light visible in the night sky.
Example
“Man kan se mange stjerner på landet.”
In English: “You can see many stars in the countryside.”
Another example: “Vi lå og kiggede på stjernerne.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'star', used astronomically and figuratively (a celebrity, or a rating). Plural 'stjerner'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Stjerne' comes from the Old Norse 'stjarna', meaning star, and reflects its usage in both a literal and metaphorical sense in Danish literature.
Common Collocations
- en klar stjerne
- stjernerne på himlen
- en lysende stjerne
- fem stjerner
- tælle stjerner
Word Forms
en stjerne, stjernen, stjerner, stjernerne
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