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light noun

  /laɪt/ , /lʌɪt/ , [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]
  • (physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light.
  • (countable) A source of illumination.
  • (figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
 licht, schijn
  • A flame or something used to create fire.
 vuurtje
  • A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
 licht

light adjective

  /laɪt/ , /lʌɪt/ , [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]
  • (nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
  • Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
 licht
  • Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
 onbelangrijk, triviaal

light adjective

  /laɪt/ , /lʌɪt/ , [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]
  • Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
 licht, helder
  • Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
 licht, helder, lichtend, lichtgevend
  • (of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
 verkeerd

light verb

  /laɪt/ , /lʌɪt/ , [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]
  • (transitive, pinball) To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.
 aansteken
  • (transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.
 bijlichten, lichten

lighting noun

  /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
  • The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.
 verlichting

lightness noun

  /ˈlaɪtnəs/
  • The state of having little (or less) weight, or little force.
 lichtheid

lightness noun

  /ˈlaɪtnəs/
  • (uncountable) the condition of being illuminated
 lichtsterkte
  • (uncountable) the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour
 duidelijkheid
road lighting
wegverlichting
emergency lighting
noodverlichting
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