nounnoun
der Nachthimmel, –
night sky
The German word Nachthimmel is a compound noun made of:
- Nacht — meaning "night"
- Himmel — meaning "sky" or "heaven"
Nachthimmel means "night sky" — the sky as seen during the nighttime.
Similar words:
- Sternenhimmel (starry sky)
- Himmel (sky, more general)
Difference:
- Nachthimmel specifically refers to the sky at night, while Sternenhimmel emphasizes the stars visible at night.
- Himmel is a general term for sky (day or night).
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Examples
Ein Stern funkelt am Nachthimmel.noun
A star twinkles in the night sky.
Am Nachthimmel funkeln die Sterne hell.noun
In the night sky the stars sparkle brightly.
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