der Autoscheinwerfer, –
car headlight
Lampe vorne an einem Fahrzeug, die die Straße beleuchtet.
The German word "Autoscheinwerfer" is a compound noun that translates to "car headlights" in English. It is made up of "Auto" (car) and "Scheinwerfer" (headlight or spotlight) — where "schein" refers to "light" and "werfer" means "to throw" or "to project".
Similar words in German include "Scheinwerfer" (headlight) in general, without reference to a car. The key difference here is that "Autoscheinwerfer" specifically refers to headlights used in automobiles, whereas "Scheinwerfer" can refer to lights used in various contexts, such as in theaters or stage lighting.
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Die Autoscheinwerfer leuchten hell in der Nacht.noun
The car headlights shine brightly in the night.
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