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/skaɪ/

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noun

Himmel

The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the ground during the day.

Examples :

"That year, a meteor fell from the sky."

In jenem Jahr fiel ein Meteor vom Himmel.

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noun

Himmel

The part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its condition, climate etc.

Examples :

"I lay back under a warm Texas sky."

Ich lag unter dem warmen texanischen Himmel.

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noun

Himmel

Examples :

"This mortal has incurred the wrath of the skies."

Dieser Sterbliche hat den Zorn des Himmels auf sich gezogen.

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noun

Himmel

(theoretical physics) The set of all lightlike lines (or directions) passing through a given point in space-time.

Examples :

"The sky, in this theoretical physics context, encompasses all the possible paths light could take from my current location in spacetime. "

Der Himmel umfasst in diesem theoretischen Physikkontext alle möglichen Pfade, die das Licht von meinem aktuellen Ort in der Raumzeit nehmen könnte.

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noun

Obere Reihe, oberste Reihe

In an art gallery, the upper rows of pictures that cannot easily be seen.

Examples :

"The sky of the art gallery's display was filled with small, delicate watercolors, but they were too high up to see them clearly. "

Die obere Reihe der Ausstellung in der Kunstgalerie war mit kleinen, zarten Aquarellen gefüllt, aber sie waren zu hoch, um sie deutlich zu sehen.

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noun

Wolke

Examples :

"The sky was full of fluffy white clouds today. "

Der Himmel war heute voller flauschiger, weißer Wolken.

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verb

Hoch in den Himmel schießen

To hit, kick or throw (a ball) extremely high.

Examples :

"The baseball player skyed the ball over the fence. "

Der Baseballspieler schoss den Ball hoch über den Zaun.

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verb

Ohne Mühe überspringen

To clear (a hurdle, high jump bar, etc.) by a large margin.

Examples :

"The athlete skyed the bar in the high jump competition, easily clearing it by a large distance. "

Der Athlet übersprang die Latte im Hochsprungwettbewerb ohne Mühe und überwand sie leicht um eine große Distanz.

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verb

Oben aufhängen

To hang (a picture on exhibition) near the top of a wall, where it cannot be well seen.

Examples :

"The art teacher skyed the student's painting near the ceiling, hoping it would be noticed. "

Der Kunstlehrer hängte das Gemälde des Schülers oben an die Decke, in der Hoffnung, dass es bemerkt würde.

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verb

Aus der Flasche trinken

To drink something from a container without one's lips touching the container.

Examples :

"The child skyed the juice from the carton, avoiding any direct contact with the cardboard. "

Das Kind trank den Saft aus dem Karton, ohne direkten Kontakt mit dem Karton zu haben.

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noun

Himmelblau

A vibrant light blue colour, like that of the sky on a fine day.

Examples :

"The bright sky painted the classroom a cheerful light blue. "

Der himmelblaue Himmel malte das Klassenzimmer in einem fröhlichen Hellblau.

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