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Inflections of 'light ' (adj lighter adj comparative lightest adj superlative Inflections of 'light v ⇒ conjugate )lights v 3rd person singular lighting v pres p lit v past lighted v past (Less common) lit v past p lighted v past p (Less common)
'light' wordt vergeleken met ''light''. Het staat in één of meer van de onderstaande regels.'light' is cross-referenced with ''light''. It is in one or more of the lines below.
Voornaamste vertalingen WordReference English-Dutch Dictionary © 2026:
light n (illumination) licht nw het verlichting nw de Could we have some light in the room? It's too dark. light n (lamp) lamp nw de licht nw het We have three lights in this room. light adj (not heavy in weight) (niet zwaar ) licht bn Give me the heavy bag, and you can carry the light one. light adj (faint) zwak, flauw bn You could only see a light outline of the mountains. light adj (easy, gentle) licht, eenvoudig bn Take a little light exercise - nothing too strenuous. light adj (color: pale) (kleur ) licht- bn Have you seen my light blue shirt? light ⇒ vtr (ignite) aansteken, ontsteken overg.ww I will light the petrol to set off the fire.
Aanvullende vertalingen WordReference English-Dutch Dictionary © 2026:
light adj (person) (persoon ) licht bn For a light woman, she is very strong! light adj (low alcoholic content) licht bn pils nw het Some people prefer light beer to very alcoholic beverages. light adj (easy to digest) lichtverteerbaar bn While her husband ordered a steak, she ordered something lighter. light adj (clothing) licht, luchtig bn You can wear a light jacket. It isn't too cold outside. light adj (low volume) gering, weinig bn There was only light trading in the commodities markets due to the holiday. light adj (low pressure) zacht, soepel bn The masseur had a very light touch. light adj (entertaining, not profound) luchtig, lichthartig bn We just engaged in light conversation, nothing serious. light adj (trivial) licht, lichtvoetig bn luchtig bn I prefer light entertainment, rather than serious theatre. light adj (soil: sandy) licht, zanderig bn Carrots are best grown in a light soil, rather than heavy clay. light adj (delicate) licht, verfijnd bn The dancer executed some light and dainty steps. light adj (carefree) zorgeloos, onbezorgd bn The girls liked him for his light attitude towards life. light adj (of low weight capacity) lichtgewicht bn sportvliegtuig nw het He has a licence to fly light aircraft. light adj (wind) zwak, flauw bn It will be mainly sunny, with a light breeze. light n (light bulb) gloeilamp, lamp, peer nw de peertje nw het The light has burned out in the kitchen. Can you replace it? light n (daylight) daglicht nw het You had better go to the shop while there is still light. light n (traffic light) stoplicht, verkeerslicht nw het The traffic stopped when the light turned red. light n (street lamp) straatlantaarn nw de They installed lights on the street to make it safer to walk at night. light n (car: headlight) koplamp nw de When it got dark, he turned the car's lights on. light n (lighthouse) vuurtoren nw de kustlicht nw het The sailors were most relieved when they saw the Sambro Island Light in the distance. light n (flame) vlam, gloed nw de He could see her face in the light of the candle. light n figurative (viewpoint)perspectief, gezichtspunt nw het invalshoek nw de He always saw things in a negative light. light n (luminary) ster, beroemdheid nw de She is a leading light in the art world. light n (gleam) fonkeling, glans nw de She saw the light in his eyes and knew he had a good idea. light n (art: effect) lichteffect nw het Look at the light on the woman's face in this painting. light n (small window) ruitje nw het ruit nw de Don't open the big window, just the corner light. light n (cigarettes, smoking) vuurtje nw het Hey, do you have a light? light ⇒ vi (take fire) ontbranden onoverg.ww vlam vatten He threw on a match and the bonfire lighted. light, vi (light material for smoking) aansteken, opsteken overg.ww Some people left the room when she pulled out a cigarette and lit up. light, vi (brighten with joy) oplichten, opklaren onoverg.ww He face lit up when she heard that her father was returning. light vtr (illuminate) verlichten overg.ww He finally found the lamp to light the room.
Voornaamste vertalingen WordReference English-Dutch Dictionary © 2026:
lite, adj US, informal (light: low in fat, sugar, etc.) (anglicisme ) light bn caloriearm bn Brian bought the lite lunch option at the restaurant.
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Voornaamste vertalingen WordReference English-Dutch Dictionary © 2026:
licht bn/bw (niet zwaar) light adj lamp nw de (verlichting) lamp, light n bulb n verlichting nw de (elektrische installatie: lampen) light, lighting n illumination n licht nw het (schijnsel) light n belichten overg.ww (licht doen vallen op) illuminate, light vtr licht bn/bw (niet donker) light adj bright adj licht bn/bw (gemakkelijk) easy, light adj licht bn/bw (niet stevig) light adj delicate, fragile adj licht nw het (lamp) light, lamp n bulb n licht bn (van maaltijd) light adj easily digestible adv+adj spot nw de (lamp, licht) spot, spotlight n light n lamp n licht nw het (gezichtsvermogen) light n licht bn (van materialen: niet dicht) (material ) light adj
Samengestelde woorden: WordReference English-Dutch Dictionary © 2026:
daglicht nw het (zonlicht) daylight n light of the day expr groen licht bn+nw het (m.b.t. stoplicht) green light n groen licht bn+nw het figuurlijk (m.b.t. toestemming) (figurative ) green light n groen licht geven onoverg. uitdr. figuurlijk (toestemming geven) (figurative ) give green light v expr het licht zien onoverg. uitdr. figuurlijk (begrijpen) (figurative ) see the light v expr in een nieuw licht bezien overg. uitdr. figuurlijk (beschouwen uit een ander oogpunt) (figurative ) see in a new light v expr licht misdrijf bn+nw het (niet zeer ernstig vergrijp) light offense, light misdemeanor, light crime n contravention n licht schijnen op overg. uitdr. figuurlijk (iets duidelijk maken) (figurative ) shed a light on, shine a light on v expr licht werpen op overg. uitdr. figuurlijk (iets duidelijk maken) (figurative ) shed a light on, shine a light on v expr licht worden bn+ww (dageraad: dagen) (in the morning ) get light vi + adj dawn vi noodverlichting nw de, ont. emergency light n peer nw de (gloeilamp) light bulb, bulb n toelichten overg.ww (uiteenzetten) (figurative ) throw light on v expr explain, clarify vtr comment vtr
Vaste combinatie van werkwoord en voorzetsel WordReference English-Dutch Dictionary © 2026:
light [sth] up,[sth] vtr phrasal sep (illuminate [sth] ) verlichten overg.ww The dim lamp hardly lights up the room. light up vi phrasal (become brighter) verlichten onoverg.ww oplichten onoverg.ww lichter worden bn+ww Give it a moment and the room will light up. light [sth] up,[sth] vtr phrasal sep figurative (brighten)opfleuren, opbeuren, opvrolijken overg.ww vrolijker maken bn+ww I love you - you light up my life. light up vi phrasal informal (light a cigarette) (informeel, sigaret ) opsteken overg.ww When she pulled out a cigarette and lit up, several people left the room.
Samengestelde woorden: light | liteWordReference English-Dutch Dictionary © 2026:
beam, n (light ray) straal nw de The room was dark except for a thin beam of light shining through a small hole in the roof. bulb n (light) gloeilamp nw de peertje nw het The bulb in the hallway needs to be replaced. exposure meter, n (photography: measures light) belichtingsmeter nw de green light n (traffic signal: go) groen licht nw het We'll never make it to the green light in time. We halen het groen licht nooit. green light n figurative (authorization to begin) (figuurlijk ) groen licht nw het goedkeuring nw de Today we got a green light from the director to begin the new project. The committee gave my project the green light. Vandaag kregen we groen licht van de regisseur om het nieuwe project te beginnen. De commissie gaf mijn project groen licht. green-light [sth] ⇒ vtr figurative (authorize) (figuurlijk ) groen licht geven overg. uitdr. goedkeuren overg.ww The Federal Aviation Administration has green-lighted a request to extend the airport runway. in light of prep (considering, in view of) gezien bn In light of the weather forecast, maybe we'd better postpone the picnic. in your best light expr figurative (giving the most favourable view) (figuurlijk ) van zijn beste kant bw leading light n figurative (person: inspirational) (figuurlijk ) kopstuk nw het (figuurlijk ) autoriteit nw de Jacobi has been a leading light of the theatre through most of his career. light blue n (pale blue color) lichtblauw nw het Do you have this shirt in light blue? light blue, adj (pale blue in colour) lichtblauw bn Opmerking light brown n (pale brown color) lichtbruin nw de The old leather bag had faded to light brown. light brown, adj (pale brown in color) lichtbruin bn Opmerking The police described the attacker as tall, with short, light-brown hair. light bulb, n (electric light) gloeilamp nw de The light bulb flickered, then went out. lightheaded (US), adj (dizzy, faint) licht in het hoofd bn duizelig bn I'm feeling lightheaded; could we rest for a moment? lighthearted (US), adj (cheerful, light in mood) opgewekt bn So why are you in such a lighthearted mood today? lightweight, adj (sport: of lightest weight division) lichtgewicht bn The lightweight match will start at 8 pm. lightweight, n (sport: lightweight contender) lichtgewicht, vedergewicht nw de The new lightweight looks like serious competition for the champion. lightweight, n informal, figurative (person who gets drunk quickly) (figuurlijk ) lichtgewicht nw het Stumbling after only two beers? You're such a lightweight! lightweight, n figurative ([sb] of little influence) (figuurlijk ) lichtgewicht nw de Don't be concerned about his outburst: he's a lightweight. nightlight, n (soft light left on at night) nachtlampje, nachtlicht nw het ray of light n literal (light beam)lichtstraal nw de Suddenly a ray of light beamed in the darkness, helping us climb to safety. ray of light n figurative (source of rare joy) (figuurlijk ) lichtpunt nw het You, my precious, are a true ray of light in my troubled life. red light n literal (traffic light indicating stop)rood licht bn + nw het You should always stop at the red light. red light n figurative (signal not to act) (figuurlijk ) rood licht bn + nw het The building project got a red light from the town planners. see [sth/sb] in a new light v expr figurative (fresh perspective)anders aankijken tegen onoverg. uitdr. (figuurlijk ) vanuit een nieuw perspectief bekijken overg. uitdr. (figuurlijk ) in nieuw licht bezien overg. uitdr. Since they repainted the town hall I'm seeing it in a new light. see the light v expr figurative (understand) (figuurlijk ) het licht zien nw + ww begrijpen overg.ww After Ann explained it to me I could finally see the light. see the light of day v expr figurative (come into being) (figuurlijk ) het licht zien nw + ww (figuurlijk ) geboren worden bn+nw Your plan is so bad it will never see the light of day. shining light n figurative ([sb] excellent or inspirational)lichtend voorbeeld bn + nw het Martin Luther King was one of the shining lights of the civil rights movement. sidelight n figurative (extra information from a different point of view)toevallige informatie bn + nw de (figuurlijk ) nieuw licht bn+nw het streetlight, n (lamp illuminating a road) straatlantaarn nw de lantaarnpaal, lantarenpaal nw de The streetlights come on at 6:30 p.m. tail lights npl npl (vehicle's rear lights)achterlicht nw het The deputy stopped us because one of our tail lights was out. traffic light, n, npl (signal) verkeerslicht, stoplicht nw het When the traffic lights turn red, you must stop.