German word

Beleuchtung

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈlɔʏ̯çtʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlighting

Example

Wir schalten die Beleuchtung im Flur an.

We turn on the hallway lighting.

Illustration for Beleuchtung (lighting)

More examples

In modernen Büros sorgt LED-Beleuchtung für Energieeinsparungen.

In modern offices, LED lighting helps save energy.

Core concept

A network of lamps determines which parts of an indoor space are bright, dim, highlighted, or shadowed.

Common phrases

  • gedämpfte Beleuchtung

    soft lighting

  • LED-Beleuchtung

    LED lighting

  • die Beleuchtung dimmen

    dim the lighting

Similar words

Licht: The visible brightness that reaches the eyes.
Lampe: A powered device that produces light for decoration or work.
Leuchte: A lighting fixture considered as an installed unit.

Definition in German

Beleuchtung bezeichnet, wie Licht in einem Raum verteilt wird, einschließlich Lampen, Leuchten und deren Wirkung.

Word origin

The noun Beleuchtung comes from beleuchten, which combines be- with leuchten, and the suffix -ung forms a noun for the action or result.

Usage tips

  • In technical or planning contexts, Beleuchtung refers to a lighting system or its effects, while Licht is more general and everyday.

Opposites

Related words

  • beleuchtenilluminateverb
  • Beleuchtungsanlagelighting systemnoun
  • Beleuchtungstechniklighting technologynoun

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