der Lichtblick
Translation
ray of hope, bright spot, silver lining
Examples
Sein Anruf war ein Lichtblick in dieser schweren Zeit.
His call was a ray of hope in this difficult time.
Das gute Ergebnis war ein echter Lichtblick.
The good result was a real bright spot.
Grammar Patterns
to be a ray of hope ein Lichtblick sein His success was a ray of hope for the team.
to see a bright spot einen Lichtblick sehen I see a bright spot in the future.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ray of hope, glimmer of hope (Hoffnungsschimmer); Antonyms: low point (Tiefpunkt), setback (Rückschlag)
Etymology
Composed of 'Licht' (light) and 'Blick' (glance, view). It literally means a 'glance of light'.
Memory Tips
Picture being in a dark situation and seeing a small 'glance of light' (Lichtblick), which represents hope.