In German

Licht

Meaning: light (illumination)

Example sentences

  • MachbittedasLichtan.

    Please turn on the light.

  • DasLichtimZimmeristzuhell.

    The light in the room is too bright.

Grammar note

“Das Licht” (illumination) is neuter. It's a completely different word from “leicht” (light in weight, or “easy”) — they look related but aren't interchangeable.

Common mistake

Don't use “Licht” when you mean “light” as in not-heavy — that's “leicht”, a different word entirely, not a form of “Licht”.

Quick check

Which German word means “light” (illumination)?

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StillesilenceGoldgoldhellbright / light-colored (not the underworld!)

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Frequently asked questions

Is “Licht” the same as “leicht”?

No — “Licht” is the noun for illumination; “leicht” is the adjective for lightweight or easy. Different words.

Is “Licht” masculine, feminine or neuter?

Neuter: “das Licht”.