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Updated 22 October 2026

dasLicht

light

neuterplural die Lichter/lɪçt/level A1

Licht in every case

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Lichtdie Lichter
Accusativedas Lichtdie Lichter
Dativedem Lichtden Lichtern
Genitivedes Lichtsder Lichter

Licht in use

  • A1

    Mach bitte das Licht an.

    Please turn the light on.

  • A1

    Das Licht ist noch an.

    The light is still on.

  • A2

    In der Stadt sieht man viele Lichter.

    You see lots of lights in the city.

Good to know

  • Licht an- / ausmachen = to turn the light on / off.
  • Neuter: das Licht.

Related words

  • dunkelA2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it der, die or das Licht?

It's das Licht. Licht is neuter, and the plural is die Lichter.

What does Licht mean?

Licht means light in English.

What is the plural of Licht?

The plural is die Lichter. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).