NOUN

Licht/lɪçt/light; lamp; brightness

Licht is a German noun that means light, lamp, or brightness. It is pronounced /lɪçt/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.visible energy that makes things able to be seen(physical phenomenon)

a.illumination or radiant energy

Das Licht im Zimmer ist sehr hell.The light in the room is very bright.

2.a device that gives light(lamp or light source)

a.electric or other artificial light

Kannst du bitte das Licht einschalten?Can you please turn on the light?

3.brightness, clarity, or hope(figurative)

a.symbol for hope or understanding

Endlich sehe ich ein Licht am Ende des Tunnels.Finally, I see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Licht
Genitivedes Lichts
Dativedem Licht
Accusativedas Licht

Frequently asked questions

What does "Licht" mean in English?
"Licht" means light, lamp, or brightness. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Licht"?
"Licht" is pronounced /lɪçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Licht" der, die, or das?
"Licht" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Licht"?
"Licht" is a noun in German.

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