שָׁמַיִם
shamayim
Everyday HebrewMeaningThe big open space above the Earth where you see the sun, moon, and stars.
HistoryThis word is very old and appears in the first sentence of the Bible. No one is sure where it comes from, but some people think it is related to an ancient word for "high place" or "height".
Example
השמיים כחולים היום.
The sky is blue today.