Himmel Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Himmel" is mainly used as noun meaning "sky", "heavens" or "heaven". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "Himmel"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Himmel
  • Plural: die Himmel

Meanings of "Himmel" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "The space above earth with celestial bodies"

"Himmel", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Himmel ist heute besonders klar.The sky is particularly clear today.
  2. Ich sehe viele Sterne am Himmel.I see many stars in the sky.
  3. Der Regenbogen erstreckt sich über den ganzen Himmel.The rainbow stretches across the entire sky.

2.) "Dwelling place of God, angels, and saints"

"Himmel", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er glaubt fest daran, dass es einen Himmel gibt.He firmly believes that there is a heaven.
  2. Die Seelen der Gerechten gehen in den Himmel.The souls of the righteous go to heaven.
  3. Im Himmel herrscht ewiger Frieden.In heaven, there is eternal peace.

3.) "State of supreme happiness or extreme pleasure"

"Himmel", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das war ein Stück vom Himmel.That was a piece of heaven.
  2. Sie fühlte sich im Himmel, als sie die Nachricht hörte.She felt in heaven when she heard the news.
  3. Dieser Kuchen ist der pure Himmel.This cake is pure heaven.

4.) "Ceiling of a room or building"

"Himmel", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Himmel des Raumes war mit Fresken bemalt.The ceiling of the room was painted with frescoes.
  2. Sie betrachtete die Spinnenweben am Himmel.She looked at the cobwebs on the ceiling.
  3. Der Himmel im Wohnzimmer ist sehr hoch.The ceiling in the living room is very high.

5.) "Exclamation of surprise or annoyance"

"Himmel", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Himmel! Was hast du getan?Heavens! What have you done?
  2. Himmel noch mal, sei doch vorsichtig!For heaven's sake, be careful!
  3. Himmel, das ist ja unglaublich!Heavens, that's incredible!
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