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spotlight in German

spotlight in German is Scheinwerfer, Scheinwerferlicht, Schlaglicht — spotlight means a powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.

spotlight in German

Scheinwerfer
noun
A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
Scheinwerferlicht
noun
(by extension) The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
Schlaglicht
noun
(by extension) The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
Rampenlicht
noun
(figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.

What does "spotlight" mean?

  1. noun A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.
    "The singer stepped into the spotlight as the crowd cheered."
  2. noun The center of public attention or focus.
    "The scandal put the senator in the spotlight for weeks."
  3. verb To draw attention to something.
    "The documentary spotlights the struggles of small farmers."

spotlight in a sentence

  • The singer stepped into the spotlight as the crowd cheered.
  • The scandal put the senator in the spotlight for weeks.
  • The documentary spotlights the struggles of small farmers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spotlight" in German?

"spotlight" in German is Scheinwerfer, Scheinwerferlicht, Schlaglicht. spotlight means: A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.

How do you use "spotlight" in a sentence?

Example: "The singer stepped into the spotlight as the crowd cheered." In German, "spotlight" is Scheinwerfer, Scheinwerferlicht, Schlaglicht.

Are there other ways to say "spotlight" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "spotlight": Scheinwerfer, Scheinwerferlicht, Schlaglicht, Rampenlicht.

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