lighting / illumination
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lighting
All the lamps and light sources that illuminate a room, building, or outdoor area. Also the light produced itself.
Die neue LED-Beleuchtung im Wohnzimmer spart viel Energie.
The new LED lighting in the living room saves a lot of energy.
illumination / analysis
The examination or presentation of a topic or problem from a particular perspective.
Sein Vortrag bot eine interessante Beleuchtung der historischen Hintergründe.
His lecture offered an interesting illumination of the historical background.
The noun 'die Beleuchtung' (lighting/illumination) is derived from the verb 'beleuchten' (to illuminate / to shed light on). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun that describes the action or the result.
Wir müssen das alte Haus neu beleuchten.
We need to relight the old house.
You can easily recognize the meaning from context. If it is about lamps, light, and brightness, the literal meaning is intended. If it is about topics, problems, or analyses, the figurative meaning is intended.
Die Straßenbeleuchtung schaltet sich automatisch ein.
The street lighting switches on automatically.
In connection with light, 'Beleuchtung' (lighting) is often used with verbs such as 'einschalten' (to turn on), 'ausschalten' (to turn off), or 'installieren' (to install). Adjectives such as 'hell' (bright), 'dunkel' (dark), 'direkt' (direct), or 'indirekt' (indirect) are also typical.
Könntest du bitte die Beleuchtung im Flur einschalten?
Could you please turn on the lighting in the hallway?
In the figurative meaning, 'Beleuchtung' (illumination / analysis) belongs more to formal written language, for example in academic, journalistic, or analytical texts.
Die Studie liefert eine kritische Beleuchtung der aktuellen Wirtschaftslage.
The study provides a critical analysis of the current economic situation.
light
Licht primarily refers to the noticeable brightness in a room. Beleuchtung can also mean the light produced, but it especially refers to the overall set-up and arrangement of the light sources used. Licht often fits the effect, while Beleuchtung is more suitable for the equipment and arrangement.
Die Beleuchtung des Konferenzraums besteht aus mehreren Deckenlampen.
The conference room's lighting consists of several ceiling lamps.
Das warme Licht macht den Konferenzraum angenehm.
The warm light makes the conference room pleasant.
