das Licht, -er
light
Etwas, das von der Sonne, von Lampen oder von Feuer kommt und es möglich macht, Dinge zu sehen.
The German word "Licht" is a noun that means "light". It refers to visible light to which eyes are sensitive – the natural or artificial illumination that makes sight possible. In German, it can refer to light in general (e.g., daylight, "Tageslicht", or artificial light, "künstliches Licht") as well as to specific light sources like a lamp or a flashlight ("Lampe", "Taschenlampe"). Words in German with similar meaning include "Beleuchtung" (illumination), "Schein" (glow), and "Helligkeit" (brightness).
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Examples
Ich mache das Licht an.noun
I am turning on the light.
Das Licht scheint durch das Fenster.noun
The light shines through the window.
Ein Licht leuchtet in der Dunkelheit.noun
A light shines in the darkness.
Licht strahlt durch die Fenster.noun
Light shines through the windows.
Ein warmes Licht scheint in die Wohnung.noun
A warm light shines into the apartment.
Können Sie bitte alle Lichter ausmachen?noun
Could you please turn off all the lights?
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