lit

lɪt
littest
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Translation of lit into German,

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Adjective

1.

bright

US
illuminated or having light
US
  • The room was lit by a single lamp.Der Raum wurde von einer einzigen Lampe beleuchtet.
2.

excellent

SlangUS
extremely good or exciting
SlangUS
  • The concert last night was absolutely lit..Das Konzert gestern Abend war absolut toll
3.

intoxicated

SlangUS
visibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol
SlangUS
  • He was completely lit after the party..Er war nach der Party völlig betrunken

Noun

amount

DatedUS
small amount of something, especially a tiny share
DatedUS
  • He asked for a lit of sugar for his tea.Er bat um ein Quäntchen Zucker für seinen Tee.
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Expressions with lit: examples in English and translations in German

hell erleuchtet
The room was brightly lit with chandeliers.
gut beleuchtet
hell
The kitchen is well-lit and easy to work in.
mit Feenlichtern
The garden was fairy-lit for the evening party.
Männerliteratur
Lad Lit
He enjoys reading lad lit for its humor and relatability.
Literaturverfilmung
Buchverfilmung
We watched a lit flick based on a famous novel.
Frauenroman
Frauenliteratur
She loves reading chick lit on weekends.

Synonyms and analogies of lit in English

Examples of lit in a sentence

  • We entered a warmly lit café after sunset.
  • That party was lit beyond words!
  • His performance was lit and unforgettable.
  • She got lit at the festival and couldn't walk straight.
  • After a few drinks, he was totally lit.
  • She offered me a lit of advice.
light
laɪt
Adjective
1.

weight

weighing relatively little
  • This suitcase is surprisingly light.Dieser Koffer ist überraschend leicht.
2.

color

pale in color; not dark
  • She wore a light blue dress.Sie trug ein hellblaues Kleid.
3.

intensity

of little intensity or severity
  • The light rain didn't stop the game..Der leichte Regen hielt das Spiel nicht auf
Noun
1.

illumination

device that produces visible brightness in a room
  • The room was lit by a single light.Der Raum wurde von einem einzigen Licht erleuchtet.
2.

traffic control

US
traffic signal that controls vehicle movement
US
  • The car stopped at the red light..Das Auto hielt an der roten Ampel
3.

physics

electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye
Licht n
  • Light travels faster than sound.Licht bewegt sich schneller als Schall.
Verb
1.

ignite

tr./intr.
start a fire or make something burn
tr./intr.
  • He used a match to light the candle.Er benutzte ein Streichholz, um die Kerze anzuzünden.
2.

illuminate

tr./intr.
make something bright or provide illumination
tr./intr.
  • The streetlights light the road at night.Die Straßenlaternen beleuchten die Straße bei Nacht.
3.

ignite

intr.
become ignited or start burning
intr.
  • The wood will light easily if it's dry.Das Holz entzündet sich leicht, wenn es trocken ist.
Adverb
1.

travel

with little baggage or equipment
leicht mit leichtem Gepäck ohne viel Gepäck
  • She packed light for the weekend trip.Sie packte leicht für den Wochenendausflug.
2.

touch

in a gentle or delicate way
  • He stepped light to avoid waking the baby.Er trat leicht, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.

Expressions with light: examples in English and translations in German

grünes Licht
The car moved when the green light appeared.
leichter Rock
She wore a light skirt to stay cool in the summer heat.
beleuchten
The streetlights light up the entire neighborhood.
mit leichtem Gepäck reisen
She always travels light to avoid check-in fees..
vom Licht geblendet
He was temporarily blinded by the light from the camera flash.
anzünden
Feuer geben
Can you give a light to my cigarette?

Translations of "lit" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
beleuchtetadj./pp.

The theater stage was lit with a jet backdrop that enhanced the performance.

Die Theaterbühne war mit einem tiefschwarzen Hintergrund beleuchtet, der die Aufführung verstärkte.

erleuchtetadj.

The old theater, lit only by candles, became a trembling magic carpet ride.

Das alte Theater, nur von Kerzen erleuchtet, erschien plötzlich vollkommen wie im Märchen.

angezündetadj./pp.

He's lit candles everywhere; tonight's the night he plans to confess everything.

Er hat überall Kerzen angezündet; heute Nacht ist es so weit, er gesteht alles.

entzündetadj./pp.

Before moving, check if the pilot burner is lit on the fireplace.

Vor dem Umzug überprüfen Sie, ob der Zündbrenner im Kamin entzündet ist.

ausgeleuchtetpp.

Thus, the photographs are perfectly lit, reconstructed and extremely carefully planned.

So sind diese Fotografien perfekt ausgeleuchtet, nachgestellt und sehr genau geplant.

Noun
dieBeleuchtungnf.

The netted lampshade cast beautiful shadows across the room when lit.

Der netzartige Lampenschirm warf bei Beleuchtung wunderschöne Schatten im Raum.

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lit: Examples and translations in context

The poorly lit road was identified as a hazard for nighttime drivers.

Die schlecht beleuchtete Straße wurde als Risiko für Nachtfahrer erkannt.

Legends of the squared circle often start in small, poorly lit arenas.

Legenden des Boxrings beginnen oft in kleinen, schwach beleuchteten Arenen.

She walked into the lit area, relieved to escape the surrounding darkness.

Sie betrat den beleuchteten Bereich, erleichtert, der umgebenden Dunkelheit zu entkommen.

The path was lit just enough for us to find our way back home.

Der Weg war gerade ausreichend beleuchtet, damit wir nach Hause finden konnten.

A room made of poems and stars, the fireplace always lit.

Ein Raum von Gedichten und Sternen, der Kamin immer beleuchtet.

The night scene is strangely lit and appears almost model-like.

Die nächtliche Szene ist eigenartig beleuchtet und wirkt fast modellhaft.

Only in the evening they were lit and change their colors.

Nur am Abend sind sie beleuchtet und wechseln ihre Farben.

I really can't stand it when rooms are poorly lit.

Ich finde es schlimm, wenn Räume schlecht beleuchtet sind.

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lit upwell-litbrightly lit
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