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light in Afrikaans

light in Afrikaans is lig — light means brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.

light in Afrikaans

lig
noun
source of illumination

What does "light" mean?

  1. noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
    "She switched on the light so she could read."
  2. noun A source of illumination, such as a lamp or bulb.
    "Turn off the lights before you leave."
  3. verb To set something burning.
    "We light the bonfire every autumn once the garden waste has dried."
  4. verb To illuminate; to provide light for.
    "Streetlamps light the whole avenue at night."
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light in a sentence

  • She switched on the light so she could read.
  • There wasn't enough light to read by.
  • Turn off the lights before you leave.
  • Can you switch off the lights before bed?

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What is "light" in Afrikaans?
"light" in Afrikaans is lig. light means: Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
How do you use "light" in a sentence?
Example: "She switched on the light so she could read." In Afrikaans, "light" is lig.
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