World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesनभमंडल
Pronunciation / Transliteration: nabh-mandal
"तारे नभमंडल में चमक रहे थे।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
The heavens or the sky, regarded as a vast dome.
"The stars sparkled across the dark firmament."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'firmamentum', meaning a support or strengthening, which originates from 'firmare' (to make firm or stable). In medieval cosmology, it translated the ancient Greek 'stereōma' (solid expanse), referring to the celestial sphere or vault of heaven thought to hold up the upper waters.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Firmament"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Firmament" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
firmament
Transliteration: firmament
"Les étoiles brillent dans le firmament."
Firmament
Transliteration: Firmament
"Die Sterne funkelten am nächtlichen Firmament."
firmamento
Transliteration: firmamento
"Le stelle brillavano nel vasto firmamento."
firmamento
Transliteration: firmamento
"Las estrellas brillaban en el firmamento nocturno."
firmamento
Transliteration: firmamento
"As estrelas brilhavam no firmamento."
नभमंडल
Transliteration: nabh-mandal
"तारे नभमंडल में चमक रहे थे।"
苍穹
Transliteration: cāngqióng
"繁星点缀着夜空苍穹。"
창공
Transliteration: changgong
"밤하늘의 창공에 별들이 반짝였다."
大空
Transliteration: oozora
"満天の星が大空にきらめいていた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Firmament"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.