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German noun

das Licht

Plural: die LichterEnglish: lightA2Very common

Quick answer

The correct German article for Licht is das, so you say das Licht. The plural form is die Lichter. In English, it usually means light.

Article
das
Singular
Licht
Plural
die Lichter
English
light
CEFR
A2

Meaning and usage

The correct article is das, so you say das Licht. The plural is die Lichter. In English, Licht usually means light.

Learner note

Do not memorize Licht on its own — learn it as das Licht. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Lichter.

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FAQ

What is the article for Licht?

The correct article is das, so the full noun is das Licht.

What is the plural of Licht?

The plural form is die Lichter.

What does Licht mean in English?

Licht usually means light in English.

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