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moonlight
The moon's light reflected from the sun, which illuminates the earth at night.
Wir machten einen romantischen Spaziergang im hellen Mondlicht am Strand.
We took a romantic walk in the bright moonlight on the beach.
The word is a simple and direct compound made from 'der Mond' (the moon) and 'das Licht' (the light). So it describes exactly what it is: the light of the moon.
Das Mondlicht schien durch das Fenster in mein Zimmer.
The moonlight shone through the window into my room.
To describe a situation in moonlight, you use the prepositions 'in' or 'bei' with the dative: 'im Mondlicht' (in the moonlight) or 'bei Mondlicht' (by moonlight).
Im Mondlicht sah der See magisch aus.
In the moonlight, the lake looked magical.
'Mondlicht' (moonlight) is often used to create a romantic, mysterious, or poetic mood. It is a typical word in poems, songs, and literary descriptions.
Sie tanzten unter dem Sternenhimmel nur im Mondlicht.
They danced under the starry sky, lit only by moonlight.
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'Mondlicht' and 'Mondschein' both mean the light of the moon at night. In many sentences, you can use both words almost the same way. 'Mondlicht' sounds a little more neutral and simply describes the light. 'Mondschein' often feels a bit more atmospheric or poetic, for example during a walk or on a quiet night. The difference is small, though.
Das Mondlicht fiel durch das Fenster und machte das Zimmer hell.
The moonlight fell through the window and made the room bright.
Im Mondschein gingen wir langsam am See entlang.
We walked slowly along the lake in the moonlight.