das Licht der Welt
Translation
the light of the world, birth
Examples
Das Baby erblickte das Licht der Welt.
The baby was born.
Jesus wird als das Licht der Welt bezeichnet.
Jesus is called the light of the world.
Grammar Patterns
das Licht der Welt erblicken to be born The baby saw the light of the world.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geburt (birth), zur Welt kommen (to come into the world)
Etymology
Literally 'light of the world', from 'Licht' (light) + 'der' (of the, genitive) + 'Welt' (world).
Memory Tips
Often used in the phrase 'das Licht der Welt erblicken' (to see the light of the world), meaning 'to be born'. Picture a baby opening its eyes for the first time.