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?

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."
noun The center of public attention or focus.
"The scandal put the senator in the spotlight for weeks."
verb To draw attention to something.
"The documentary spotlights the struggles of small farmers."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

spotlight in a sentence

The singer stepped into the spotlight as the crowd cheered.
The lighting crew swung the spotlight across the stage to find the actor.
The scandal put the senator in the spotlight for weeks.
Our small village was suddenly in the spotlight after the film crew arrived.

Similar words in German

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Common German translations

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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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