In German
Himmel
Meaning: sky
Example sentences
DerHimmelistheuteblau.
The sky is blue today.
DieSterneleuchtenamHimmel.
The stars shine in the sky.
Grammar note
“Der Himmel” is masculine, and it does double duty: it means both the physical “sky” and, in a religious sense, “heaven” — context decides which.
Common mistake
Don't assume “Himmel” always means “heaven” in a religious sense — in everyday weather talk (“der Himmel ist blau”), it simply means the sky overhead.
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Does “Himmel” also mean “heaven”?
Yes — the same word covers both the physical sky and heaven; context makes the meaning clear.
Is “Himmel” masculine, feminine or neuter?
Masculine: “der Himmel”.