der Astronaut
Translation
astronaut, cosmonaut
Examples
Der Astronaut fliegt ins Weltall.
The astronaut flies into space.
Er will Astronaut werden.
He wants to become an astronaut.
Grammar Patterns
((to be/become)) ((an)) astronaut to be/become an astronaut He wants to become an astronaut.
Similar Words
Kosmonaut (cosmonaut - Russian term), Raumfahrer (space traveler)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'astron' (star) and 'nautes' (sailor). Literally a 'star sailor'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'astro' (like astronomy) and 'naut' (like nautical). A sailor of the stars.