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
From 'Stern' (star) and 'Schnuppe' (the burnt wick of a candle that falls off). Like a 'star-snuff' falling from the sky.
Memory Tips
Think of a star that 'schnuppen' (to snip/move quickly) across the sky.