Heaven: meaning, definitions and examples

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heaven

 

[ หˆhษ›vษ™n ]

Context #1

afterlife

Heaven is a place or state of being where good people go after they die, according to many religious beliefs. It is often described as a paradise or the residence of God.

Synonyms

eternity, paradise, promised land

Examples of usage

  • She believed that her grandmother was watching over her from heaven.
  • In many cultures, heaven is depicted as a place of eternal happiness and peace.
Context #2

joy or delight

Heaven can also refer to a state of extreme happiness or joy, often associated with a wonderful experience or feeling.

Synonyms

bliss, ecstasy, euphoria

Examples of usage

  • The taste of the cake was like heaven in my mouth.
  • Being surrounded by loved ones brought him a sense of heaven on earth.

Translations

Translations of the word "heaven" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรฉu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฐเฅเค— (Swarg)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Himmel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ surga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฑะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niebo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคฉๅ›ฝ (Tengoku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ciel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cielo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cennet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒœ๊ตญ (Cheonguk)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ุฉ (Jannah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nebe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nebo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฉๅ ‚ (Tiฤntรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nebo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ himinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผะฐา› (Zhumaq)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒฎแƒ” (Samotkhe)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™nnษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cielo

Word origin

The word 'heaven' originated from the Old English word 'heofon', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used in various religious and spiritual contexts throughout history, symbolizing a place of divine presence and eternal bliss. The concept of heaven has been a central theme in many mythologies, religions, and philosophical beliefs.