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How do you say "sky" in German?
der Himmel
In German, "sky" is der Himmel.
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Pronunciation
Say HIM-el. The i sounds like English in, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Himmel is masculine. The plural is die Himmel. It refers to the sky above.
Example sentence
Der Himmel ist blau heute.
The sky is blue today.
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How to remember der Himmel
Himmel is sky. Look up at the Himmel and you see clouds and stars.
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Questions about der Himmel
How do you say "sky" in German?
In German, "sky" is der Himmel. It is a noun.
Is der Himmel masculine or feminine?
Der Himmel is masculine. The plural is die Himmel. It refers to the sky above.
How is der Himmel used in a sentence?
Use der Himmel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Himmel ist blau heute. (The sky is blue today.).
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