Erich Friese Jan 27, 2010:

Schweifstern Schweif|stern (veraltet für Komet)

BrigitteHilgner Jan 27, 2010:

Context? I am not aware of an alternative to the word "comet" in the English language. It frequently happens, that there are two or more words for one and the same thing in one language but not in another language - frequently it's okay to just ignore the options. I have no idea what you are translating and whether you can just ignore "Schweifsterne". If it is appropriate you might want to mention that in German, comets are called "stars with a tail".

Melanie Nassar Jan 27, 2010:

Now I see your problem. I can't think of a synonym for comet that you could use here, so I would just say "To begin with, there are comets." (or something along those lines). The next sentence probably goes on to mention the other "Himmelskörper" You can't just say "These are called comets", because it would sound like all Himmelskörper are called comets.

Bhavna Bajaj (asker) Jan 27, 2010:

yes but then while translating this sentence do i just say that "these are aclled comets and end the sentence ...??

Melanie Nassar Jan 27, 2010:

Yes And if you post this as an answer, I will agree with you.

BrigitteHilgner Jan 27, 2010:

Yes That's exactly what the sentence states: ...."comets which are also called 'Schweifsterne' [i.e. just another word for comet]."