die Helle
brightness
Brightness or light, especially in contrast to darkness.
EXAMPLE
In der Helle konnte ich den Weg deutlich erkennen.
In the brightness, I could clearly make out the path.
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Helle, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Helle |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Helle | – |
| accusative | die Helle | – |
| dative | der Helle | – |
| genitive | der Helle | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Die Helle' (brightness) is a noun derived from the adjective 'hell' (bright) with the suffix '-e' and refers to brightness or light. As a noun, it is capitalized.
EXAMPLE
Die Helle am frühen Morgen machte den Raum freundlich.
The brightness of the early morning made the room feel welcoming.
Typical collocations
'Die Helle' (brightness) often appears in phrases such as 'in der Helle' (in the brightness) or 'die Helle des Tages' (the brightness of day). These expressions describe light as a surrounding condition or as part of a particular time of day.
EXAMPLE
In der Helle des Vormittags wirkten die Farben besonders kräftig.
In the brightness of the morning, the colors looked particularly vivid.
Register
'Die Helle' (brightness) is especially common in descriptive, literary, or poetic texts, for example in descriptions of landscapes and light.
EXAMPLE
Die Helle über dem See nahm langsam ab, als die Sonne unterging.
The brightness over the lake slowly faded as the sun set.
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