German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sky" in German: Himmel
der Himmel
Sky in German is der Himmel, masculine. Say ein blauer Himmel. Note that Himmel also means heaven in religious talk.
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How to pronounce Himmel
Say it
HIM-mel
/ˈhɪml̩/
HIM-mel. Short i. Double m. Soft final el. Stress the first syllable.
"Sky" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Himmel | the sky / heaven Masculine noun; context decides. | Masculine noun; context decides. |
| blauer Himmel | blue sky Weather praise. | Weather praise. |
| Himmel und Erde | heaven and earth Also a potato-and-apple dish name. | Also a potato-and-apple dish name. |
| Sternenhimmel | starry sky Night compound. | Night compound. |
How to use Himmel in real life
- 1Clear day
Schau, der Himmel ist heute wolkenlos.
Look, the sky is cloudless today.
Der Himmel as subject.
- 2Photo tip
Der Himmel wirkt auf dem Foto so dramatisch.
The sky looks so dramatic in the photo.
Wirk on the sky's appearance.
- 3Evening walk
Am Himmel siehst du schon die ersten Sterne.
In the sky you can already see the first stars.
Am Himmel for in the sky.
Mistakes English speakers make with Himmel
Incorrect: Die Himmel ist blau.
Correct: Der Himmel ist blau.
Himmel is masculine: der Himmel.
Incorrect: Im Sky ist ein Flugzeug.
Correct: Am Himmel ist ein Flugzeug.
Use Himmel, not English sky.
Good to know
Ach du lieber Himmel! is a mild Oh my goodness. Weather apps talk about bedeckter Himmel. In church contexts Himmel clearly means heaven—tone and place make the meaning obvious.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching the sunset from a balcony
ChatPal
Der Himmel färbt sich schon orange.
The sky is already turning orange.
You
Wahnsinn. So einen Himmel sieht man selten.
Wow. You rarely see a sky like that.
ChatPal
Mach schnell ein Foto vom Himmel.
Quick, take a photo of the sky.
You
Fertig. Der Himmel bleibt nicht lange so.
Done. The sky won't stay like this long.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sky" in German
What gender is Himmel?
Masculine: der Himmel.
Does Himmel mean heaven too?
Yes. Context decides sky vs. heaven.
How do you say in the sky?
Am Himmel or am Firmament (poetic).
What about cloudy sky?
Bewölkter Himmel or bedeckter Himmel.
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