himmelan

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German

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɪməlˌʔan/
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  • Hyphenation: him‧mel‧an

Adverb

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himmelan

  1. (poetic) heavenwards, towards heaven
    Synonym: himmelwärts
    • Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Auf dem See
      Die Welle wieget unsern Kahn / Im Rudertakt hinauf, / Und Berge, wolkig himmelan, / Begegnen unserm Lauf.
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