Horizont Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Horizont" is used as noun with the meaning of "horizon", "scope" or "outlook".

Essential properties of "Horizont"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Horizont
  • Plural: die Horizonte

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Sky-earth/sea meeting line"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Sonne versank langsam am Horizont.The sun slowly sank below the horizon.
  2. Am Horizont konnte man die Umrisse der Berge erkennen.The outlines of the mountains could be seen on the horizon.
  3. Das Schiff verschwand allmählich am Horizont.The ship gradually disappeared on the horizon.

2.) "Limit of knowledge/interests"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Durch Reisen erweitert man seinen Horizont.One broadens one's horizon through travel.
  2. Seine Vorurteile begrenzten seinen Horizont.His prejudices limited his horizon.
  3. Das Studium hat meinen Horizont erheblich erweitert.The studies have significantly broadened my horizon.

3.) "Geological soil/rock layer"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Geologe untersuchte den Horizont auf Mineralvorkommen.The geologist examined the horizon for mineral deposits.
  2. In diesem Horizont fanden sich Fossilien aus dem Jura.Fossils from the Jurassic period were found in this horizon.
  3. Der fruchtbare Horizont war nur wenige Zentimeter dick.The fertile horizon was only a few centimeters thick.
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