Translation
sky; heaven
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Word origin
From Latin caelum ('sky, heaven'). The same root gave English 'celestial' and 'ceiling'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- caelum
- English cognates
- celestial, ceiling
Grammar
Examples
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The sky is completely blue this morning.
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The birds fly high in the sky.
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May heaven protect you!
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A large bird crossed the sky this morning.
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The sky is clouding over, it will probably get cold.
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The sky was completely black during the night.
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The sky is turning grey, there will probably be a storm.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 1: ciel, tombe, mur and 7 more words.