das Licht
Translation
light, lamp, candle
Examples
Mach bitte das Licht an.
Please turn on the light.
Die Sonne spendet Licht und Wärme.
The sun provides light and warmth.
Grammar Patterns
to turn the light on/off (das Licht anmachen/ausschalten) Can you please turn on the light?
Similar Words
Synonyms: brightness, glow, lamp; Antonyms: darkness, gloom
Etymology
From Old High German 'lioht', cognate with the English word 'light'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English 'light'. Just remember the German 'ch' sound.