English–German

“ray of hope” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɪçtˌblɪk/

Example

In schwierigen Zeiten gab es mehrere Lichtblicke.

In difficult times, there were several rays of hope.

Illustration for Lichtblick (ray of hope)

How to say “ray of hope” in German

“Ray of hope” in German is Lichtblick.

A small patch of light that catches the eye in an otherwise dark and difficult situation.

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

Example sentences with Lichtblick

Nach einer langen Durststrecke war der Fund ein Lichtblick.

After a long dry spell, the discovery was a ray of hope.

Tips for using Lichtblick

  • Lichtblick is masculine, with the forms der Lichtblick and die Lichtblicke rather than an English-style plural in -s.

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