der Lichtstrahl
ray of light
A narrow or concentrated part of light that spreads out from a light source.
EXAMPLE
Ein Lichtstrahl fiel durch das kleine Fenster in den dunklen Raum.
A ray of light came through the small window into the dark room.
der Lichtstrahl
ray of light
der Lichtstrahl, die Lichtstrahlen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Lichtstrahl, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Lichtstrahlen |
| genitive | des Lichtstrahles |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Lichtstrahl | die Lichtstrahlen |
| accusative | den Lichtstrahl | die Lichtstrahlen |
| dative | dem Lichtstrahl | den Lichtstrahlen |
| genitive | des Lichtstrahles des Lichtstrahls | der Lichtstrahlen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Lichtstrahl' is made up of 'Licht' (light) and 'Strahl' (ray). It refers to a ray consisting of light or carrying light away from a source.
EXAMPLE
Im Nebel war der Lichtstrahl der Taschenlampe deutlich zu sehen.
The flashlight's beam was clearly visible in the fog.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'fallen' (to fall), 'dringen' (to penetrate), and 'treffen' (to hit) are frequently used with 'Lichtstrahl'. It is especially common to describe where a ray of light falls or what it hits.
EXAMPLE
Ein schmaler Lichtstrahl fiel auf den alten Holzboden.
A narrow ray of light fell on the old wooden floor.
Spatial expressions
With 'Lichtstrahl', spatial information is often connected with 'durch' (through), 'auf' (onto), or 'in' (into): a ray of light can come through an opening, hit a surface, or penetrate a room.
EXAMPLE
Durch einen Spalt drang ein Lichtstrahl in den Keller.
A ray of light penetrated the basement through a crack.
In real life
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