die Beleuchtung
Translation
lighting, illumination, lights
Examples
Die Beleuchtung im Zimmer ist sehr hell.
The lighting in the room is very bright.
Die Weihnachtsbeleuchtung in der Stadt ist wunderschön.
The Christmas lighting in the city is beautiful.
Grammar Patterns
the lighting of sth. Die Beleuchtung der Straße ist wichtig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Erleuchtung (enlightenment), das Licht (light)
Etymology
From the verb 'beleuchten' (to illuminate), which is composed of 'be-' (a prefix to form verbs) and 'leuchten' (to shine, to light). The suffix '-ung' makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'be-lighting'. The '-ung' suffix is similar to the English '-ing' for forming nouns from verbs.