die Sternschnuppe
Translation
shooting star, falling star
Examples
Ich habe eine Sternschnuppe gesehen!
I saw a shooting star!
Wünsch dir was bei einer Sternschnuppe.
Make a wish on a shooting star.
Grammar Patterns
die Sternschnuppe shooting star to see a shooting star
Similar Words
Synonyms: Meteor; Antonyms: -
Etymology
A compound of 'Stern' (star) and 'Schnuppe' (snuff of a candle). It evokes the image of a falling piece of a star.
Memory Tips
Imagine a star 'snipping' off a piece that falls, as 'Schnuppe' sounds a bit like 'snip'.