Usage examples of "light" in English with translation to German

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The light doesn't work. Das Licht funktioniert nicht.
I need a light coat. Ich brauche einen leichten Mantel.
It is still light outside. Es ist noch hell draußen.
A child is not a vessel for filling, but a fire to light. Ein Kind ist nicht ein Gefäß zum Vollfüllen, sondern ein Feuer zum Anzünden.
He used a wire to connect the new light. Er verwendete Draht, um die neue Lampe anzuschließen.
Give me a light, would you? Könntest du mir Feuer geben?
What is the correct aperture in this light? Was ist die richtige Blende bei dieser Beleuchtung?
The bribery came to light. Die Bestechung kam an´s Licht.
I'm a light sleeper. Ich habe einen leichten Schlaf.
The room is spacious and light. Das Zimmer ist geräumig und hell.
Though it was cold, he didn't light the fire. Obwohl es kalt war, zündete er das Feuer nicht an.
The electric light went out. Das elektrische Licht ging aus.
I'd like something light. Ich hätte gern etwas Leichtes.
The eastern sky was getting light. Der östliche Himmel wurde hell.
Immensity fills me with light. Unermessliches erfüllt mich mit Licht.
Don't make light of life. Nimm das Leben nicht auf die leichte Schulter.
There's not enough light in this room for sewing. In diesem Raum ist es nicht hell genug zum Nähen.
I can see the light. Ich kann das Licht sehen.
I take light exercise every morning. Ich mache jeden Morgen eine leichte Übung.
It's just five in the morning, but nevertheless it is light out. Es ist erst 5 Uhr morgens und trotzdem ist es hell.
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