first light

fɜːrst laɪt
first light: time when light first appears in the morning
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Translation of first light into German

Noun

1.

dawn

time when light first appears in the morning
  • We set out on our hike at first light.Wir brachen bei Tagesanbruch zu unserer Wanderung auf.
2.

astronomy

TECH.
first use of a telescope to capture an image
TECH.
erstes Licht Erstlicht Teleskop-Erstlicht
  • The telescope achieved first light last night.Das Teleskop erreichte letzte Nacht das erste Licht.
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Expressions with first light: examples in English and translations in German

bei Tagesanbruch
im Morgengrauen
We set out on our journey at first light.

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  • first light: time when light first appears in the morning
    (dawn) Tagesanbruch

Synonyms and analogies of first light in English

n.dawndaybreaksunriseMore synonyms

Examples of first light in a sentence

  • Birds began to sing at first light, signaling the start of a new day.
  • The astronomers celebrated the first light of the new observatory.
  • First light revealed the telescope's potential to the scientists.

Translations of "first light" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derTagesanbruchnm.

They spotted the deer grazing at first light near the meadow.

Sie entdeckten die grasenden Rehe bei Tagesanbruch nahe der Wiese.

At first light, he opened his shop, welcoming early morning customers.

Bei Tagesanbruch öffnete er seinen Laden und begrüßte die ersten Kunden.

erste Licht

Each day, I greet the first light with gratitude and hope.

Jeden Tag begrüße ich das erste Licht mit Dankbarkeit und Hoffnung.

The first light shimmered on the dew-covered grass, sparkling like diamonds.

Das erste Licht schimmerte auf dem taufrischen Gras und funkelte wie Diamanten.

erstes Licht

Engineers worked tirelessly to prepare the instrument for its historic first light.

Ingenieure arbeiteten unermüdlich, um das Instrument für sein historisches erstes Licht vorzubereiten.

After months of delays, the space telescope finally achieved first light last night.

Nach monatelangen Verzögerungen erreichte das Weltraumteleskop gestern Abend endlich sein erstes Licht.

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first light: Examples and translations in context

The delivery truck arrived at first light with fresh produce for the market.

Der Lieferwagen kam bei Tagesanbruch mit frischen Produkten für den Markt an.

At first light, the old captain ordered his crew to make sail westward.

Bei Tagesanbruch befahl der alte Kapitän seiner Mannschaft, die Segel westwärts zu setzen.

She enjoys her coffee at first light, savoring the peace of the morning.

Sie genießt ihren Kaffee bei Tagesanbruch und kostet die Ruhe des Morgens aus.

The hikers started their climb at first light, eager to reach the summit.

Die Wanderer brachen bei Tagesanbruch auf, voller Eifer den Gipfel zu erreichen.

They're always up with the chickens, opening the café at first light.

Sie sind immer bei Tagesanbruch auf den Beinen und öffnen das Café im ersten Licht.

We'll slip anchor at first light to catch the favorable offshore wind.

Wir werden bei Tagesanbruch den Anker lichten, um den günstigen ablandigen Wind zu nutzen.

The handover will take place a league from here at first light.

Die Übergabe findet bei Tagesanbruch eine Meile von hier statt.

Before the sun rose, the first light painted the sky with pastel hues.

Bevor die Sonne aufging, malte das erste Licht den Himmel in Pastelltönen.

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