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Horizont
German → American English
American English
horizon
Linie in der Ferne, an der Himmel und Erde scheinbar zusammentreffen; übertragen: geistiger oder räumlicher Erfahrungsbereich.
Am Horizont ging die Sonne langsam unter.„Horizont“ is usually used in the singular when referring to the line where sky and earth seem to meet. In figurative use, it often appears in phrases like „den Horizont erweitern“.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „Horizont“ mean in English?
„Horizont“ means „horizon“ in English.
Is „Horizont“ used literally or figuratively?
It can be used both literally for the line in the distance and figuratively for someone’s range of knowledge or experience.
How do you say „den Horizont erweitern“ in English?
You can say „to broaden one’s horizons“ or „to expand one’s horizon“, depending on the context.