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Himmelkuppel
German → American English
American English
dome
Poetische Bezeichnung für den Himmel als kuppelförmiges Gewölbe.
Die Sonne sank langsam hinter der dunklen Himmelkuppel.Use Himmelkuppel mainly in poetic, literary, or religious contexts for the sky seen as a dome; in everyday German, simply say Himmel for “sky.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Himmelkuppel” mean in English?
It means “dome,” especially in a poetic sense: the sky as a dome over the earth.
Is “Himmelkuppel” a common word in German?
No, it is rather literary or poetic. In normal speech, Germans usually say “Himmel.”
Can “Himmelkuppel” refer to a real building dome?
Usually no. It normally refers to the sky imagined as a dome, not an architectural dome.