die Arktis
Translation
Arctic, the Arctic region
Examples
Eisbären leben in der Arktis.
Polar bears live in the Arctic.
Die Erforschung der Arktis ist wichtig.
The exploration of the Arctic is important.
Grammar Patterns
in the Arctic in the Arctic Polar bears live in the Arctic.
Similar Words
Nordpol (North Pole); Antonyms: Antarktis (Antarctic)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'arktikos' (of the north), from 'arktos' (bear), referring to the constellation Ursa Major (Great Bear).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'Arctic'. Think of the Arctic and its polar bears.