die Nordlichter
Translation
northern lights, aurora borealis
Examples
Wir haben die Nordlichter gesehen.
We saw the northern lights.
Die Nordlichter leuchten grün am Himmel.
The northern lights are shining green in the sky.
Grammar Patterns
to see/watch the northern lights Wir hoffen, die Nordlichter zu sehen.
Similar Words
Polarlicht (polar light), Aurora borealis
Etymology
Composed of 'Nord' (North) and 'Lichter' (lights, plural of Licht).
Memory Tips
Literally 'North-lights'. Imagine brilliant lights appearing in the northern sky.