das Fernlicht
Translation
high beam, main beam, full beam
Examples
Schalte bitte das Fernlicht ein.
Please turn on the high beams.
Das Fernlicht blendet den Gegenverkehr.
The high beam is dazzling the oncoming traffic.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) einschalten/ausschalten to switch sth. on/off You have to switch off the high beams for oncoming traffic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufblendlicht; Antonyms: Abblendlicht (dipped beam), Standlicht (parking light)
Etymology
From 'fern' (far, distant) and 'Licht' (light). Literally 'far-light'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a light that helps you see 'far' down the road at night. That's the 'Fernlicht'.