der Comet
Translation
comet
Examples
Ein heller Comet erschien am Nachthimmel.
A bright comet appeared in the night sky.
Astronomen beobachten den Comet genau.
Astronomers are observing the comet closely.
Grammar Patterns
((the comet)) the comet A bright comet appeared in the sky.
Similar Words
Meteor, Asteroid
Etymology
From Greek 'komētēs' (long-haired star), referring to the tail of a comet which resembles hair.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate with the English word 'comet'. Think of a star with long, 'combed' hair.