die Helligkeit
Translation
brightness, lightness, luminosity
Examples
Die Helligkeit des Bildschirms ist zu hoch.
The brightness of the screen is too high.
Im Sommer genießen wir die Helligkeit der Tage.
In summer, we enjoy the brightness of the days.
Die Helligkeit des Sterns ist beeindruckend.
The brightness of the star is impressive.
Grammar Patterns
((the brightness)) ((of sth.)) the brightness of sth. I adjusted the brightness of the monitor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Leuchtkraft (luminosity), der Glanz (shine); Antonym: die Dunkelheit (darkness)
Etymology
From the adjective 'hell' (bright, light) + the suffix '-igkeit', which forms abstract nouns, similar to '-ness' in English.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hell' as 'bright' (its actual meaning) and '-keit' as '-ness'. So, 'Helligkeit' is literally 'bright-ness'.