die Trajektorie
Translation
trajectory, path, course
Examples
Die Trajektorie der Rakete wurde berechnet.
The rocket's trajectory was calculated.
Er studierte die Trajektorien von Planeten.
He studied the trajectories of planets.
Grammar Patterns
the trajectory ((of sth.)) the trajectory of sth. The trajectory of the comet is elliptical.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bahn (path), Kurs (course), Flugbahn (flight path), Route (route)
Etymology
From Latin 'traicere' (to throw across). 'tra-' (across) + 'iacere' (to throw).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'trajectory' as the path an object 'projects' across space.