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firmament
German → American English
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firmament
Poetische oder gehobene Bezeichnung für den Himmel, besonders als Himmelsgewölbe.
Die Sterne leuchteten hell am Firmament.Firmament is literary or poetic. In everyday German, people usually say Himmel instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Was bedeutet „Firmament“ auf Englisch?
„Firmament“ means “firmament” or, more naturally in many contexts, “sky/heavens.”
Ist „Firmament“ im Deutschen alltäglich?
No, it is mainly literary, poetic, or elevated in style. In normal speech, „Himmel“ is more common.
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen „Firmament“ und „Himmel“?
„Firmament“ sounds poetic and refers to the heavens or sky as a grand, elevated image. „Himmel“ is the everyday word for sky.