NOUN

Himmel/ˈhɪml̩/sky; heaven

Himmel is a German noun that means sky or heaven. It is pronounced /ˈhɪml̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Himmel".

Definitions

1.the sky, the expanse over the earth(nature)

a.the atmosphere above the earth, typically visible as blue or grey

Am Abend färbt sich der Himmel rot.In the evening, the sky turns red.

2.heaven, the abode of God, Gods, or the blessed(religion)

a.place where good souls go after death

Viele Menschen glauben an ein Leben im Himmel.Many people believe in a life in heaven.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Himmeldie Himmel
Genitivedes Himmelsder Himmel
Dativedem Himmelden Himmeln
Accusativeden Himmeldie Himmel

Frequently asked questions

What does "Himmel" mean in English?
"Himmel" means sky or heaven. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Himmel"?
"Himmel" is pronounced /ˈhɪml̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Himmel" der, die, or das?
"Himmel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Himmel"?
The plural of "Himmel" is "Himmel".
What part of speech is "Himmel"?
"Himmel" is a noun in German.

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