das Weltall
Translation
outer space, the universe, cosmos
Examples
Astronauten fliegen ins Weltall.
Astronauts fly into outer space.
Das Weltall ist unendlich groß.
The universe is infinitely large.
Grammar Patterns
((to fly/travel)) into space to fly/travel into space The rocket flies into space.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Universum, der Kosmos
Etymology
A compound of 'Welt' (world) and 'All' (all, everything). It signifies 'the world's all' or everything in existence.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'all' (All) that exists beyond our 'world' (Welt).