This is the 1394th most frequent German word.
galaxy
The German word "Galaxie" refers to a vast system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.
In this sentence, the word 'Galaxie' is used in its scientific sense to describe a massive system of stars, stellar remnants, and other celestial objects. It is a common noun referring specifically to such systems.
Die Galaxie enthält Milliarden von Sternen.
The galaxy contains billions of stars.
Here, 'Galaxie' is used in a more imaginative or conceptual way, reflecting human curiosity and creativity in understanding outer space.
Als Kinder stellten wir uns oft vor, wie die Galaxie aussieht.
As children, we often imagined what the galaxy looked like.
The usage in this sentence describes a specific galaxy, the Milky Way, thereby emphasizing a specific entity within the general scientific category of galaxies.