light

1. (uncountable)Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.

   As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings.

2. (broadly, countable, uncountable)Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).

   black light

3. (broadly, countable, uncommon, uncountable)Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.

   (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

4. (countable)A source of illumination.

   Put that light out!

   Lichtquelle, Licht

   светsvet, освеще́ниеosveščénije

   сві́тлоsvítlo, осві́тленняosvítlennja

   any device serving as a source of illumination

5. A source of illumination.

   (countable, uncountable)A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.

   We turned off all the lights and went to sleep.

   the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

6. (countable, uncountable)A traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.

   To get to our house, turn right at the third light.

   Ampel

   светофо́рsvetofór

   світлофо́рsvitlofór

7. (countable, figuratively, uncountable)Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.

   Can you throw any light on this problem?

   Erleuchtung, Licht

   светsvet

   a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

8. (countable, uncountable)A notable person within a specific field or discipline.

   Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement.

9. (countable, uncountable)The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.

10. (countable, uncountable)A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.

    I'm really seeing you in a different light today.

    Magoon's governorship in Cuba was viewed in a negative light by many Cuban historians for years thereafter.

    светsvet

    a person regarded very fondly

11. (countable, uncountable)A flame or something used to create fire.

    Flamme

    спи́чкиspíčki, зажига́лкаzažigálka

12. A flame or something used to create fire.

    (countable, slang, uncountable)A cigarette lighter.

    Hey, buddy, you got a light?

    Licht

    светsvet

    світло́svitló

1. Will you give me a light?

   У вас є запальничка? — aandrusiak

   ruУ тебя есть зажигалка? — mutternoise

   deHast du Feuer? — Dejo

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2. Do you have any light beer?

   У Вас є світле пиво? — ChickenKiev

   ruУ Вас есть светлое пиво? — o_my_gosh

   deHaben Sie helles Bier? — maaster

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3. Turn left at the first light.

   Поверни наліво на першому світлофорі. — deniko

   ruПоверни налево на первом светофоре. — Lili691

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4. I didn't turn off the light.

   Я не вимкнув світло. — shanghainese

   ruЯ не погасил свет. — Maksimo

   deIch habe das Licht nicht ausgeschaltet. — MUIRIEL

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5. All plants need water and light.

   Всім рослинам потрібна вода і світло. — deniko

   ruВсем растениям нужны вода и свет. — marafon

   deAlle Pflanzen brauchen Wasser und Licht. — Wolf

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