NOUN

dasAphel/aˈfeːl/aphelion

Aphel is a German noun that means aphelion. It is pronounced /aˈfeːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Aphele".

Definitions

1.der Punkt auf der Umlaufbahn eines Himmelskörpers, der am weitesten von der Sonne entfernt ist(astronomie)

a.der sonnenfernste Punkt einer Planetenbahn

Die Erde erreicht ihr Aphel Anfang Juli.—The Earth reaches its aphelion at the beginning of July.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Apheldie Aphele
Genitivedes Aphelsder Aphele
Dativedem Aphelden Aphelen
Accusativedas Apheldie Aphele

Frequently asked questions

What does "Aphel" mean in English?
"Aphel" means aphelion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Aphel"?
"Aphel" is pronounced /aˈfeːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Aphel" der, die, or das?
"Aphel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Aphel"?
The plural of "Aphel" is "Aphele".
What part of speech is "Aphel"?
"Aphel" is a noun in German.

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Make “Aphel” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.