NOUN

Scheinwerfer/ˈʃaɪ̯nˌvɛʁfɐ/headlight; spotlight; floodlight

Scheinwerfer is a German noun that means headlight, spotlight, or floodlight. It is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯nˌvɛʁfɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Scheinwerfer".

Definitions

1.a strong front-facing lamp on a vehicle(automotive)

a.headlight of a car, motorcycle, etc.

Die Scheinwerfer des Autos waren eingeschaltet.The car's headlights were on.

2.a powerful, focused lamp used to illuminate an area or object(stage/film/illumination)

a.spotlight or floodlight in theaters, film sets, construction, etc.

Der Schauspieler stand im grellen Licht des Scheinwerfers.The actor stood in the bright light of the spotlight.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Scheinwerferdie Scheinwerfer
Genitivedes Scheinwerfersder Scheinwerfer
Dativedem Scheinwerferden Scheinwerfern
Accusativeden Scheinwerferdie Scheinwerfer

Frequently asked questions

What does "Scheinwerfer" mean in English?
"Scheinwerfer" means headlight, spotlight, or floodlight. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Scheinwerfer"?
"Scheinwerfer" is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯nˌvɛʁfɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Scheinwerfer" der, die, or das?
"Scheinwerfer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Scheinwerfer"?
The plural of "Scheinwerfer" is "Scheinwerfer".
What part of speech is "Scheinwerfer"?
"Scheinwerfer" is a noun in German.

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