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Himmelfahrt

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German

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Etymology

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Himmel (heaven) +‎ Fahrt (travel)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈhɪml̩ˌfaːɐ̯t]
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Noun

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Himmelfahrt f (genitive Himmelfahrt, plural Himmelfahrten)

  1. (religion) ascension
  2. (holiday) Short for Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day, 40 days after Easter)
  3. (holiday) Short for Mariä Himmelfahrt (Assumption of Mary, 15th August)
  4. (religion) assumption

Declension

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