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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHeavens
/ˈhɛvənz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The expanse of space that seems to be over the Earth, often regarded as the dwelling place of celestial beings.
"The stars twinkled brightly in the heavens above." - 2
A term used to refer to a state of bliss or paradise, often in a religious context.
"She believed that her loved ones were watching over her from the heavens."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'heofon', meaning sky, firmament, or the dwelling place of God. The plural form 'heavens' or the elliptical exclamation 'good heavens' / 'oh heavens' evolved as an emotive invocation expressing surprise, dismay, or astonishment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Heavens" is said worldwide
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cieux
Transliteration: syø
"Les étoiles brillaient dans les cieux."
Himmel
Transliteration: ˈhɪməl
"Die Sterne leuchteten hell am Himmel."
cieli
Transliteration: ˈtʃɛli
"Le stelle brillavano nei cieli."
cielos
Transliteration: ˈsjelos
"Las estrellas brillaban en los cielos."
céus
Transliteration: ˈseus
"As estrelas brilhavam nos céus."
आसमान
Transliteration: āsmān
"तारे आसमान में चमक रहे थे।"
天空
Transliteration: tiānkōng
"星星在天空中闪烁。"
하늘
Transliteration: haneul
"별들이 하늘에서 반짝였다."
天
Transliteration: ten
"星が天で輝いていた。"
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