beleuchtet
Translation
lit, illuminated, highlighted
Examples
Die Straße ist nachts gut beleuchtet.
The street is well lit at night.
Das Thema wurde von allen Seiten beleuchtet.
The topic was examined from all sides.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is lit (sth.) is lit The stage is brightly lit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erhellt, angestrahlt; Antonyms: dunkel, unbeleuchtet
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'beleuchten' (to illuminate). Formed from 'be-' (prefix for acting upon) and 'leuchten' (to shine).
Memory Tips
Picture something with a light shone upon it, making it 'beleuchtet'. This can be literal (a street) or figurative (a problem).