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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLight
/laɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
"The light from the sun brightened the entire room."
- 1
Having little weight; not heavy.
"She carried a light backpack on her hike."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'light' originates from Old English 'leoht', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*leuhtam'. Its meaning has evolved from denoting brightness to encompass various metaphorical uses, including enlightenment and clarity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Light" is said worldwide
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lumière
Transliteration: lym-yair
"La lumière du soleil illumine la pièce."
Licht
Transliteration: likht
"Das Licht der Sonne erhellt den Raum."
luce
Transliteration: loo-che
"La luce del sole illumina la stanza."
luz
Transliteration: looz
"La luz del sol ilumina la habitación."
luz
Transliteration: looz
"A luz do sol ilumina o quarto."
रोशनी
Transliteration: roshni
"सूरज की रोशनी कमरे को रोशन करती है।"
光
Transliteration: guāng
"阳光照亮了整个房间。"
빛
Transliteration: bit
"햇빛이 방을 밝힙니다."
光
Transliteration: hikari
"太陽の光が部屋を明るくします。"
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