NOUN
derGegenscheincounterglow; gegenschein
Gegenschein is a German noun that means counterglow or gegenschein.
Definitions
1.Faint brightening of the night sky at the antisolar point caused by sunlight reflected by interplanetary dust(astronomy)
a.Astronomical phenomenon in the sky opposite the Sun
Der Gegenschein ist nur unter besonders dunklem Himmel zu sehen.—The gegenschein can only be seen under especially dark skies.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | die -e |
| Genitive | — | — |
| Dative | — | — |
| Accusative | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gegenschein" mean in English?
- "Gegenschein" means counterglow or gegenschein. It is a German noun.
- What part of speech is "Gegenschein"?
- "Gegenschein" is a noun in German.
