das Nordlicht
Translation
northern lights, aurora borealis
Examples
Wir hoffen, das Nordlicht zu sehen.
We hope to see the northern lights.
Das Nordlicht tanzte am Himmel.
The northern lights were dancing in the sky.
Grammar Patterns
das Nordlicht sehen to see the northern lights We saw the northern lights.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aurora, Polarlicht
Etymology
Composed of 'Nord' (north) and 'Licht' (light), literally meaning 'north light'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a beautiful curtain of 'Licht' (light) appearing in the 'Nord' (north) sky.