German word

Scheinwerfer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃaɪ̯nˌvɛɐ̯fɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounheadlight

Example

Die Scheinwerfer sind eingeschaltet.

The headlights are on.

Illustration for Scheinwerfer (headlight)

More examples

Er stellte die Scheinwerfer korrekt ein, bevor er losfuhr.

He adjusted the headlights correctly before setting off.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Scheinwerfer einstellen

    adjust the headlights

  • Scheinwerfer einschalten

    turn on the headlights

  • mit den Scheinwerfern blenden

    dazzle someone with the headlights

Similar words

Abblendlicht: A vehicle light angled downward to avoid dazzling others.
Fernlicht: A vehicle light that strongly illuminates the road far ahead.
Frontscheinwerfer: A lamp mounted at the front of a vehicle to light the way.
Strahler: A powerful lamp that directs a strong beam at a stage or building exterior.

Definition in German

Ein Scheinwerfer ist ein Lichtgerät an Fahrzeugen oder auf Bühnen, das gezielt Licht in eine bestimmte Richtung sendet.

Word origin

Scheinwerfer is a compound of Schein, meaning shine or light, and Werfer, a noun formed from werfen, meaning throw.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • spotlightnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Scheinwerferlichtheadlight beamnoun
  • Scheinwerfergehäuseheadlight housingnoun

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