der Scheinwerfer
Translation
headlight, spotlight, searchlight
Examples
Bitte schalte die Scheinwerfer ein.
Please turn on the headlights.
Der Star stand im Licht der Scheinwerfer.
The star stood in the light of the spotlights.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject/object)) used as a subject or object The headlights are very bright.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Lampe (lamp), die Leuchte (light fixture)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Schein' (shine, beam) and 'werfen' (to throw). Literally 'a thrower of shine/light'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a device that 'throws' (werfen) a 'beam of light' (Schein). This perfectly describes a headlight or spotlight.