der Mars
Translation
Mars
Examples
Der Mars ist der vierte Planet.
Mars is the fourth planet.
Eine Reise zum Mars ist sehr teuer.
A trip to Mars is very expensive.
Mars war der römische Gott des Krieges.
Mars was the Roman god of war.
Grammar Patterns
der Mars (as subject) Mars is... Der Mars ist unser Nachbarplanet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Rote Planet (the Red Planet)
Etymology
From Latin 'Mars', the Roman god of war. The planet was named after him due to its reddish, blood-like colour.
Memory Tips
Think of the Mars chocolate bar to remember the name, and imagine eating it on the red planet.