Het licht
Example: Het licht in de kamer is heel fel.
Definition
"Het licht" refers to the natural or artificial illumination that makes objects visible. It is the brightness or radiance that allows one to see, such as the light in a room that can be bright or dim.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het licht" comes from the Old Dutch word "liht," which is related to the English word "light." It has Germanic roots, tracing back to the Proto-Germanic *leuhtą, meaning brightness or light. Did you know? The concept of light has been central in many cultures and languages, often symbolizing knowledge or purity.
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"Het licht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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