Horizont
/ho.ʁiˈtsɔnt/
The English word "horizon" is translated into German as Horizont. Wiktionary also lists Kimm.
Meaning: line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Horizont | /ho.ʁiˈtsɔnt/ /ˈhɔ.ʁi.tsɔnt/ |
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| Kimm | /kɪm/ | also, feminine |
The word refers to the line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky.
Which one should you use?
While Horizont is the general term, Kimm is a specific term used primarily in maritime contexts to refer to the line where the sea meets the sky.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun Horizont takes the -s ending in the genitive singular case, such as des Horizonts (of the horizon). It also takes the accusative form den Horizont when it is the direct object of a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ho.ʁiˈtsɔnt/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word Kimm is a close relative of the English word 'rim', as both stem from Middle Low German roots referring to an edge.
- In German philosophy, the term Erwartungshorizont describes the 'horizon of expectation' that a reader brings to a piece of literature.
- In German, the word Kimm is related to the word Kimme, which refers to a groove or a notch, such as the notch in a firearm.
Examples in context
- Die Sonne versank am Horizont.The sun sank below the horizon.The first sentence is useful for describing the sun sinking below the Horizont.Tatoeba #6700866 by Manfredo, translation #275075 by CM
- Die Sonne versinkt am Horizont.The sun is sinking below the horizon.The second sentence is useful for describing the sun currently sinking below the Horizont.Tatoeba #7645176 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #275074 by CK
- Ein Schiff erschien am Horizont.A ship appeared on the horizon.The third sentence is useful for describing a ship appearing on the Horizont.Tatoeba #3771996 by Zaghawa, translation #8782969 by sundown
- Der Horizont am Meer ist wunderschön.The horizon at the sea is beautiful.
- 50 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are watching the sunset at the beach.
- HannahDer Horizont sieht heute wunderschön aus.The horizon looks beautiful today.
- MaximilianJa, der Himmel über dem Horizont ist tiefrot.Yes, the sky above the horizon is deep red.
- HannahIch kann die Linie kaum sehen.I can hardly see the line.
- MaximilianDas liegt am Dunst am Horizont.That is because of the haze on the horizon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “horizon” translations and entries Horizont, Kimm, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Horizont, Kimm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
