das Fernlicht
Translation
high beam, main 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 turn sth. on/off You have to turn off the high beams for oncoming traffic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufblendlicht; Antonyms: Abblendlicht (low beam), Standlicht (parking light)
Etymology
Composed of 'fern' (far) and 'Licht' (light). It literally means 'far-light'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the light that lets you see 'far' ahead, as opposed to the low beam for nearby.