see the light

1. (idiomatic, intransitive)To undergo a spiritual conversion.

   Once I was lost in darkness, but now I have seen the light.

   das Licht erblicken

2. (idiomatic, intransitive)To gain an understanding of something previously not understood, especially in a sudden insight.

   Finally, near the end of the meeting, John saw the light and withdrew his objections.

   jemandem geht ein Licht auf

3. (idiomatic, intransitive)To come into the world or to public notice.

   Never had his book seen the light …until now.

   das Licht der Welt erblicken

1. We were glad when we saw a light in the distance.

   Ми були раді, що побачили вдалині вогник. — aandrusiak

   ruМы были рады, увидев свет вдалеке. — odexed

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2. I saw the light.

   Я бачив світло. — deniko

   ruЯ видел свет. — sharptoothed

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3. I can see the light.

   Я бачу світло. — deniko

   ruЯ вижу свет. — Inego

   deIch kann das Licht sehen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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4. I see a light.

   Я бачу світло. — deniko

   ruЯ вижу свет. — Inego

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5. I saw a light far away.

   ruЯ увидел свет вдали. — odexed

   deIch sah ein weit entferntes Licht. — Manfredo

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