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From light (adj ): lighter adj comparative lightest adj superlative
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lighter n (for cigarettes) aansteker nw de
Richard used a lighter to get the fire started.
lighter adj (less heavy) lichter bn
Nate's new car was more efficient because it was lighter.
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lighter n (maritime: barge) (scheepvaart ) aak, lichter nw de
John works at the docks loading goods onto lighters.
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lichter nw de (vaartuig) (barge ) lighter n
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light n (illumination) licht nw het
verlichting nw de
Could we have some light in the room? It's too dark.
light n (lamp) lamp nw de
licht nw het
We have three lights in this room.
light adj (not heavy in weight) (niet zwaar ) licht bn
Give me the heavy bag, and you can carry the light one.
light adj (faint) zwak, flauw bn
You could only see a light outline of the mountains.
light adj (easy, gentle) licht, eenvoudig bn
Take a little light exercise - nothing too strenuous.
light adj (color: pale) (kleur ) licht- bn
Have you seen my light blue shirt?
light⇒ vtr (ignite) aansteken, ontsteken overg.ww
I will light the petrol to set off the fire.
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light adj (person) (persoon ) licht bn
For a light woman, she is very strong!
light adj (low alcoholic content) licht bn
pils nw het
Some people prefer light beer to very alcoholic beverages.
light adj (easy to digest) lichtverteerbaar bn
While her husband ordered a steak, she ordered something lighter.
light adj (clothing) licht, luchtig bn
You can wear a light jacket. It isn't too cold outside.
light adj (low volume) gering, weinig bn
There was only light trading in the commodities markets due to the holiday.
light adj (low pressure) zacht, soepel bn
The masseur had a very light touch.
light adj (entertaining, not profound) luchtig, lichthartig bn
We just engaged in light conversation, nothing serious.
light adj (trivial) licht, lichtvoetig bn
luchtig bn
I prefer light entertainment, rather than serious theatre.
light adj (soil: sandy) licht, zanderig bn
Carrots are best grown in a light soil, rather than heavy clay.
light adj (delicate) licht, verfijnd bn
The dancer executed some light and dainty steps.
light adj (carefree) zorgeloos, onbezorgd bn
The girls liked him for his light attitude towards life.
light adj (of low weight capacity) lichtgewicht bn
sportvliegtuig nw het
He has a licence to fly light aircraft.
light adj (wind) zwak, flauw bn
It will be mainly sunny, with a light breeze.
light n (light bulb) gloeilamp, lamp, peer nw de
peertje nw het
The light has burned out in the kitchen. Can you replace it?
light n (daylight) daglicht nw het
You had better go to the shop while there is still light.
light n (traffic light) stoplicht, verkeerslicht nw het
The traffic stopped when the light turned red.
light n (street lamp) straatlantaarn nw de
They installed lights on the street to make it safer to walk at night.
light n (car: headlight) koplamp nw de
When it got dark, he turned the car's lights on.
light n (lighthouse) vuurtoren nw de
kustlicht nw het
The sailors were most relieved when they saw the Sambro Island Light in the distance.
light n (flame) vlam, gloed nw de
He could see her face in the light of the candle.
light n figurative (viewpoint) perspectief, gezichtspunt nw het
invalshoek nw de
He always saw things in a negative light.
light n (luminary) ster, beroemdheid nw de
She is a leading light in the art world.
light n (gleam) fonkeling, glans nw de
She saw the light in his eyes and knew he had a good idea.
light n (art: effect) lichteffect nw het
Look at the light on the woman's face in this painting.
light n (small window) ruitje nw het
ruit nw de
Don't open the big window, just the corner light.
light n (cigarettes, smoking) vuurtje nw het
Hey, do you have a light?
light vi (take fire) ontbranden onoverg.ww
vlam vatten
He threw on a match and the bonfire lighted.
light, light up vi (light material for smoking) aansteken, opsteken overg.ww
Some people left the room when she pulled out a cigarette and lit up.
light, light up vi (brighten with joy) oplichten, opklaren onoverg.ww
He face lit up when she heard that her father was returning.
light⇒ vtr (illuminate) verlichten overg.ww
He finally found the lamp to light the room.
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licht bn/bw (niet zwaar) light adj
lamp nw de (verlichting) lamp, light n
bulb n
verlichting nw de (elektrische installatie: lampen) light, lighting n
illumination n
licht nw het (schijnsel) light n
belichten overg.ww (licht doen vallen op) illuminate, light vtr
licht bn/bw (niet donker) light adj
bright adj
licht bn/bw (gemakkelijk) easy, light adj
licht bn/bw (niet stevig) light adj
delicate, fragile adj
licht nw het (lamp) light, lamp n
bulb n
licht bn (van maaltijd) light adj
easily digestible adv+adj
spot nw de (lamp, licht) spot, spotlight n
light n
lamp n
licht nw het (gezichtsvermogen) light n
licht bn (van materialen: niet dicht) (material ) light adj
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Vaste combinatie van werkwoord en voorzetsel light | lighter
light [sth] up, light up [sth] vtr phrasal sep (illuminate [sth] ) verlichten overg.ww
The dim lamp hardly lights up the room.
light up vi phrasal (become brighter) verlichten onoverg.ww
oplichten onoverg.ww
lichter worden bn+ww
Give it a moment and the room will light up.
light [sth] up, light up [sth] vtr phrasal sep figurative (brighten) opfleuren, opbeuren, opvrolijken overg.ww
vrolijker maken bn+ww
I love you - you light up my life.
light up vi phrasal informal (light a cigarette) (informeel, sigaret ) opsteken overg.ww
When she pulled out a cigarette and lit up, several people left the room.
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