Ever wonder what the Zodiac signs were in other languages? I don’t know about you, but I always thought that the signs sounded really cool—like it was something from a fantasy novel.
And in my journey of learning and helping others learn German, I eventually came across the German words for the Zodiac signs. And boy do they sound cool too!
As you can already see from the title: in this article, we’ll go through all the Zodiac Signs, Deutsch language edition.
Whether you’re a Zodiac enthusiast yourself, a German language learner who wants to be prepared for it in conversation, or are simply curious about them, then you can learn about Zodiac Signs’ German translations here.
Let’s go!
German Zodiac Signs
The German word for Zodiac is der Tierkreis (animal circle).
And the word for Zodiac signs would be das Tierkreiszeichen (animal circle sign) or das Sternzeichen (astrological sign).
This reflects how the German term for most Zodiac signs is often the animal of the sign itself! For example, for Pisces, the German word is Fische—the actual, everyday German word for “fishes.” (Or at least the object itself, as in the case of Libra).
However, the German words for Aries, Cancer, and Capricorn translate directly to the Zodiac signs in English and not the animal symbolizing it.
*Trivia: The word Schütze is now used in modern times as the word for riflemen.
Zodiac Signs in Germany
The Zodiac isn’t any more or less popular in Germany compared to other Western countries. Not many people would call it a hobby, but if you ask a random person on the street for their star signs, German people would probably know theirs.
It will occasionally pop up in friendly chatter for some fun, and of course, some people also consider it a serious interest of theirs. Because it’s a light and fun topic for most people, you can use it as a way to break the ice with them!
Plus, German natives will probably be impressed that you know German Zodiac signs. It’s not exactly something taught in German language schools!
How to talk about Zodiac Signs in Germany
Here are some other useful vocabulary and phrases if you want to talk about Zodiac signs in German.
