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“headlight” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃaɪ̯nˌvɛɐ̯fɐ/

Example

Die Scheinwerfer sind eingeschaltet.

The headlights are on.

Illustration for Scheinwerfer (headlight)

How to say “headlight” in German

“Headlight” in German is Scheinwerfer.

A lamp throws a controlled beam of light onto the road or a chosen area.

Full entry for Scheinwerfer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Scheinwerfer

Er stellte die Scheinwerfer korrekt ein, bevor er losfuhr.

He adjusted the headlights correctly before setting off.

Tips for using Scheinwerfer

  • Scheinwerfer is masculine, and its plural is also Scheinwerfer, as in die Scheinwerfer sind eingeschaltet.

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