galax
See also: Galax
Swedish
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek γαλαξίας (galaxías) from γάλα (gála, “milk”). Attested since 1949.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡaˈlaks/
Noun
galax c
- (astronomy) galaxy; a large collection of stars
- Synonyms: vintergata, stjärnsystem
- Coordinate term: stjärnsysten (“stellar system”)
Declension
| Declension of galax | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singular | Plural | |||
| Indefinite | Definite | Indefinite | Definite | |
| Nominative | galax | galaxen | galaxer | galaxerna |
| Genitive | galax | galaxens | galaxers | galaxernas |
Related terms
- spiralgalax
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