German word

Licht

Pronunciation

IPA/lɪçt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounlight

Example

Mach bitte das Licht an.

Please turn on the light.

Illustration for Licht (light)

More examples

Ich lasse das Licht an.

I leave the light on.

Core concept

Illumination spreading from a lamp or another source across a space.

Common phrases

  • das Licht anmachen

    turn on the light

  • das Licht ausmachen

    turn off the light

  • das Licht anlassen

    leave the light on

Similar words

Lampe: A light-producing fixture powered by electricity for a room or desk.
Glühbirne: A removable electric bulb that shines when placed in a lamp.
Beleuchtung: Lighting equipment intended to illuminate a room or wider area.
Kerze: A candle made of wax that gives off light while its wick burns.

Definition in German

Eine Helligkeit, die einen Raum oder Gegenstände beleuchtet; oft gebraucht für künstliche Beleuchtung im Haus.

Word origin

The German noun Licht developed from Old High German liht and shares the same Germanic origin as English light.

Usage tips

  • For switching a lamp on, German commonly uses das Licht anmachen or das Licht einschalten.

Other meanings

  • brightnessnoun
  • lampnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Lichtschalterlight switchnoun
  • Lichtquellelight sourcenoun
  • Tageslichtdaylightnoun

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