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halo
An optical phenomenon in the atmosphere in which a glowing ring becomes visible around the sun or the moon.
Die Eiskristalle in der hohen Luftschicht erzeugten einen deutlichen Halo um den Mond.
The ice crystals in the high layer of air created a distinct halo around the moon.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Halo' (halo) from context. If it is about the sun or moon, the weather phenomenon is meant. In the context of motor racing, the safety system is meant. In connection with art or religion, the halo around a saint's head is meant.
Am Himmel war ein seltener Halo zu sehen.
A rare halo could be seen in the sky.
In connection with the weather phenomenon, 'Halo' (halo) is often used with verbs such as 'sehen' (to see), 'beobachten' (to observe), 'entstehen' (to form/arise), or 'sich bilden' (to form).
Man kann heute einen schwachen Halo um die Sonne beobachten.
Today you can observe a faint halo around the sun.
In Formula 1 and other racing series, the 'Halo' (halo) is an established technical term for the protective system on the cockpit. It is often mentioned in connection with safety and accidents.
Der Halo hat dem Fahrer das Leben gerettet.
The halo saved the driver's life.
yard / farm / court
'Hof' and 'Halo' can both mean a bright ring or glow around something, especially around the sun or moon. 'Halo' is the more precise word for this, especially when describing the optical phenomenon in the sky. 'Hof' can sound more everyday or older in this sense, but it is much more common in many other meanings, for example as a courtyard or farm. That is why learners may confuse the words: 'der Hof' usually means a place, not a glow of light. When it is clearly about the ring around the sun or moon, 'Halo' is usually less ambiguous.
Am Nachmittag bildete sich ein Halo um die Sonne.
In the afternoon, a halo formed around the sun.
Um den Mond war in der kalten Nacht ein heller Hof zu sehen.
A bright ring could be seen around the moon on the cold night.