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

1. (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