das Licht der Welt
Translation
the light of the world, to be born
Examples
Das Baby erblickte das Licht der Welt.
The baby was born.
Seine Erfindung erblickte das Licht der Welt.
His invention saw the light of day.
Grammar Patterns
to see the light of day The child was born healthy.
Similar Words
zur Welt kommen (to come into the world)
Etymology
Literally 'the light of the world'. A metaphorical expression for being born or for something being published for the first time.
Memory Tips
Imagine a baby opening its eyes for the first time and seeing the 'light of the world'.