die Lichtblicke
Translation
rays of hope, bright spots, silver linings
Examples
In der Krise gab es nur wenige Lichtblicke.
In the crisis, there were only a few bright spots.
Wir suchen nach Lichtblicken am Horizont.
We are looking for rays of hope on the horizon.
Grammar Patterns
to see bright spots Lichtblicke sehen We finally see some bright spots.
there are rays of hope es gibt Lichtblicke There are rays of hope in the economy again.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rays of hope, glimmers of hope (Hoffnungsschimmer)
Etymology
Plural of 'Lichtblick', from 'Licht' (light) + 'Blick' (glance). It signifies multiple moments of hope.
Memory Tips
If one 'Lichtblick' is a ray of hope, 'Lichtblicke' are multiple rays shining through the darkness.