hell
Translation
bright, light, clear
Examples
Das Zimmer ist sehr hell.
The room is very bright.
Sie hat helles Haar.
She has light-coloured hair.
Er hat eine helle Stimme.
He has a clear voice.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is bright/light ((something)) is bright/light The room is bright.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bright, luminous; Antonyms: dunkel (dark)
Etymology
From Old High German 'hel', meaning 'clear, loud'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'hell' that is surprisingly bright and not dark, which is a memorable contrast.