Licht
Example: Het licht in de kamer is heel fel.
Definition
"Licht" refers to the natural agent that makes things visible or the illumination in a space, such as the brightness in a room. It is the opposite of darkness and allows objects to be seen clearly by the eye.
Etymology
The word "licht" originates from the Old Dutch word 'licht,' which is related to the German 'Licht' and English 'light.' It traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*leuhtam,' meaning brightness or light. Did you know that this word has cognates in many Germanic languages, reflecting the universal importance of light?
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"Licht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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