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Lichtschalter
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ˈlight switch <pl -es> N
Lichtschalter m <-s, ->
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to switch [or turn] off [or out] the light[s] sep
to switch [or turn] [or put] on sep the light [for sb]
in the PONS Dictionary
I. light1 [laɪt] N
1. light no pl (brightness):
Licht nt <-(e)s>
2. light:
Licht nt <-(e)s, -er>
Lichtquelle f <-, -n>
Lampe f <-, -n>
3. light no pl:
Feuer nt <-s, ->
to set light to sth Brit
4. light no pl (daylight):
5. light (for decoration):
6. light usu pl (traffic light):
Ampel f <-, -n>
7. light (sparkle):
Strahlen nt kein pl
Leuchten nt kein pl
8. light fig (perspective):
Aspekt m <-(e)s, -e>
Perspektive f <-, -n>
9. light no pl (enlightenment):
Erleuchtung f <-, -en>
10. light (spiritual illumination):
Erleuchtung f <-, -en>
11. light (person's abilities):
12. light (bright part in picture/on object):
Licht nt <-(e)s>
13. light:
Fenster nt <-s, ->
Oberlicht nt <-(e)s, -er>
Fensterscheibe f <-, -n>
14. light fig (person):
Leuchte f <-, -n> inf
Leuchte f <-, -n> inf
Nummer eins f inf
15. light:
Leuchtfeuer nt <-s, ->
Leuchtturm m <-(e)s, -türme>
Phrases:
to cast [or shed][or throw]light on sth
etw beleuchten fig
to cast [or shed][or throw]light on sth
Licht in etw acc bringen
in the light of sth [or Am usu in light of sth]
in the light of sth [or Am usu in light of sth]
im Lichte einer S. gen liter
to be the light of sb's life hum
II. light1 [laɪt] ADJ
1. light (bright):
2. light:
III. light1 <lit [or lighted], lit [or lighted]> [laɪt] VB trans
1. light (illuminate):
to light sth
to light sth stage, room
2. light (turn on):
3. light (guide with light):
4. light (ignite):
ein Feuer anzünden [o. inf anmachen] [o. CH a. anfeuern]
IV. light1 <lit [or lighted], lit [or lighted]> [laɪt] VB intr
1. light (burn):
brennen <brennt, brannte, gebrannt>
2. light fig (become animated):
light eyes, etc
I. switch <pl -es> [swɪtʃ] N
1. switch (control):
Schalter m <-s, ->
2. switch (substitution):
Wechsel m <-s, -> meist sing
Austausch m <-(e)s> kein pl
3. switch:
Änderung f <-, -en>
Wechsel m <-s, ->
Wandel m <-s> kein pl
4. switch (thin whip):
Rute f <-, -n>
Gerte f <-, -n>
5. switch Am RAIL (points):
Weiche f <-, -n>
6. switch COMPUT (additional character):
7. switch COMPUT:
Verzweigung f <-, -en>
Verteiler m <-s, ->
II. switch [swɪtʃ] VB intr
III. switch [swɪtʃ] VB trans
1. switch (adjust settings):
2. switch (change abruptly):
3. switch (substitute):
I. light2 [laɪt] ADJ
1. light (not heavy):
leicht <leichter, am leichtesten>
2. light (deficient in weight):
3. light (not sturdily built):
leicht <leichter, am leichtesten>
4. light (for small loads):
Kleinbahn f <-, -en>
5. light MIL:
6. light (not fully loaded):
light aircraft/ship/vehicle
7. light:
leicht <leichter, am leichtesten>
8. light (porous):
9. light CHEM:
leicht <leichter, am leichtesten>
10. light (low in intensity):
11. light (easily disturbed):
12. light (easily done):
13. light:
leicht <leichter, am leichtesten>
light kiss
zart <zarter, am zartesten>
light (soft) touch
14. light (graceful):
15. light (not bold):
16. light (not serious):
leicht <leichter, am leichtesten> attr
Operette f <-, -n>
Plauderton m <-(e)s> kein pl
17. light (cheerful):
18. light old (unchaste):
leicht <leichter, am leichtesten>
Phrases:
es an etw dat fehlen lassen
II. light2 [laɪt] ADV
1. light (with little luggage):
2. light (with no severe consequences):
OpenDict entry
light N
OpenDict entry
light N
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light N
PONS Banking, Finance and Insurance Dictionary
switch N FINMKT
switch VB intr FINMKT
Present
Ilight
youlight
he/she/itlights
welight
youlight
theylight
Past
Ilit / lighted
youlit / lighted
he/she/itlit / lighted
welit / lighted
youlit / lighted
theylit / lighted
Present Perfect
Ihavelit / lighted
youhavelit / lighted
he/she/ithaslit / lighted
wehavelit / lighted
youhavelit / lighted
theyhavelit / lighted
Past Perfect
Ihadlit / lighted
youhadlit / lighted
he/she/ithadlit / lighted
wehadlit / lighted
youhadlit / lighted
theyhadlit / lighted
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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)
Research in neurological diseases and injuries shed further light on the nature and importance of spine turnover.
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The staircase was replaced by a vertical ladder, and the tower was modified to include an aircraft warning light.
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In modern times, fire-retardant black duvetyne is commonly used for curtains, for scenery, and to control light spill.
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Hopefully, defeat will cause them to chuck out a cheap light plastic reader.
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The polariscope combines the different polarization states of light waves before and after passing the specimen.
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Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)
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In their work the Bauhaus building research expert Monika Markgraf and her team attached great importance to the faithful restoration of the original condition – right down to the light switches and power sockets used in the building.
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www.berker.com
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Bei ihrer Arbeit legten die Bauforschungs-Expertin des Bauhauses, Monika Markgraf, und ihr Team größten Wert auf originalgetreue Wiederherstellung des damaligen Zustandes – das reichte bis hin zu den im Gebäude verwendeten Lichtschaltern und Steckdosen.
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To get (fetch) me here, at the end of the world, to set down (drop) me before a house (home) which me only the electricity box and the rough-hanging (rough-pendent) cables allowed to doubt whether it was safe to operate a light switch.
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www.hermesprojekt.de
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Mich hierher, ans Ende der Welt zu holen, mich vor einem Haus abzusetzen, an dem mich allein der Stromkasten und die raushängenden Kabel zweifeln ließen, ob es sicher war, einen Lichtschalter zu betätigen.
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By quantum chemical and structural investigations, important insights into the mechanism of function of these light switches have been gathered at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research.
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www.mpg.de
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Durch quantenchemische und strukturelle Untersuchungen konnten am MPI für medizinische Forschung wichtige Einblicke in die Funktion dieser Lichtschalter gewonnen werden.
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Children ’ s books with light switches, wafer-thin illuminated tiles, rolls of solar cells or a handbag with a built-in charging station for the mobile phone – when print meets electronics, many dreams finally become true.
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www.drupa.de
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Kinderbücher mit Lichtschaltern, hauchdünne Leuchtkacheln, Solarzellen von der Rolle oder die Handtasche mit eingebauter Handy-Aufladestation – wenn Druck auf Elektronik trifft, werden viele Wünsche endlich wahr.
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If you want to switch on or dim the lights in your living room, you have to get up from your sofa and activate the light switch - your television program can be chosen by remote control.
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intellihome.at
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Wenn Sie Ihr Licht im Wohnzimmer einschalten oder dimmen wollen, müssen Sie von der Couch aufstehen und den Lichtschalter betätigen, aber Ihr Fernsehprogramm können Sie per Fernbedienung umschalten.
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