Finsternis

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Etymology[edit]

From finster +‎ -nis. Compare Yiddish פֿינצטערניש (fintsternish).

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfɪnstɐnɪs/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Finsternis f (genitive Finsternis, plural Finsternisse)

  1. eclipse (astronomy)
  2. darkness
    Synonyms: Dunkelheit, Nacht
    Antonyms: Helligkeit, Licht, Tag

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