the firmament Dalam Bahasa Indonesia

Firmament

Definisi:
The term “firmament” refers to the heavens or the sky, particularly in a way that suggests a vast expanse. It is often associated with the celestial sphere, where celestial bodies such as stars, planets, and the sun seem to be located. In a biblical context, it denotes the dome over the Earth that separates the waters above from the waters below.

Penggunaan:
The word is commonly used in literary and poetic contexts, often invoking a sense of grandeur and vastness. For example:

• “The stars twinkled in the firmament, a breathtaking reminder of the universe’s beauty.”

Etimologi:
The word “firmament” originates from the Latin “firmamentum,” which means “support” or “a support,” derived from “firmare,” meaning “to make firm.” The term has roots in Middle French “firmament” and directly enters English usage in the late Middle Ages.

Pelafalan:
/ˈfɜːr.mə.mənt/

Sinonim:

• Skyline
• Heavens
• Sky
• Celestial sphere
• Vault of heaven

Antonim:

• Abyss
• Underworld
• Earth (in context of a lower realm)

Kata “firmament” seringkali digunakan dalam konteks yang sangat puitis atau religius, memberikan nuansa yang mendalam terhadap diskusi tentang alam semesta dan tempat manusia di dalamnya.

1. The stars twinkled brightly in the firmament.

   • Bintang-bintang berkelap-kelip cerah di langit.

2. Many ancient cultures believed the firmament was a dome over the Earth.

   • Banyak budaya kuno percaya bahwa langit adalah kubah di atas Bumi.

3. The firmament was filled with clouds before the storm arrived.

   • Langit dipenuhi awan sebelum badai datang.

4. She stared up at the firmament, lost in thought.

   • Dia menatap langit, terlarut dalam pikiran.

5. The beauty of the firmament at night is truly breathtaking.

   • Keindahan langit di malam hari sungguh menakjubkan.