lichen
Translation
to thin out, to clear, to become sparse
Examples
Der Wald lichtet sich.
The forest is thinning out.
Seine Haare lichten sich.
His hair is thinning.
Der Nebel lichtet sich langsam.
The fog is slowly clearing.
Grammar Patterns
sich lichten to thin out, to clear The forest is thinning out.
Similar Words
ausdünnen (to thin out), klären (to clear)
Etymology
From 'Licht' (light), meaning to let light in by thinning something out.
Memory Tips
Imagine light ('Licht') shining through a forest as the trees 'lichten' (thin out).