English to Afrikaans Meaning of light - lig

Light :

lig

noun

lig, kers, brander, stok, glans, skyn, balk, straal, kennis, wysheid, sin, bewussyn, leer, oë, sig, oog, kyk, oogopslag, dag, bedags, mentaliteit, sappig, lewe asem, vuur, heerlikheid, skitter, son, Pep, krag, psige, glinstering, fonkelen, intelligensie, notabele, slim persoon, sonsopkoms, kristal, verligting, schittering, karst, daglig, ster, planeet, aansteek, verlig, irriteer, vlam, demontage, klim af, neerdaal

adjective

lig, ligte, blonde, maklik, draagbare, helder, briljant, skitterende, blink, duidelik, verontschuldigendbaar, klein, minderwaardige, subtiele, middelmatige, gewone, skraal, sagte, vaal, lae, sonnige, lewendige, sportief, feestelike, hartlike, bleek, Whity, eenvoudige, natuurlike, roerende, vinnige, ratse, wit, Pasty, gewig, durende, maklik om te doen, leesbaar, lenige, onstuimige, kwiksilwer, wispelturig, wisselvallige, kwik, vlak, oppervlakkige, oppervlakkig, nie diep, immaterieel, kleinlik, beleefd, swak

Light :: ligLighted :: verligLightest :: ligsteLighting :: beligtingLightly :: liggiesLightness :: ligLights :: ligteLightship :: vuur skipLightships :: lightships

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Definitions of light in English

Noun(1) (physics(2) any device serving as a source of illumination(3) a particular perspective or aspect of a situation(4) the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light(5) an illuminated area(6) a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination(7) the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures(8) a person regarded very fondly(9) having abundant light or illumination(10) mental understanding as an enlightening experience(11) merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance(12) public awareness(13) a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul(14) a visual warning signal(15) a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
Verb(1) make lighter or brighter(2) begin to smoke(3) to come to rest, settle(4) cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat(5) fall to somebody by assignment or lot(6) alight from (a horse(7) start or maintain a fire in
Adjective(1) of comparatively little physical weight or density(2) (used of color(3) of the military or industry; using (or being(4) not great in degree or quantity or number(5) psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles(6) characterized by or emitting light(7) (used of vowels or syllables(8) easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned(9) (used of soil(10) (of sound or color(11) moving easily and quickly; nimble(12) demanding little effort; not burdensome(13) of little intensity or power or force(14) (physics, chemistry(15) weak and likely to lose consciousness(16) very thin and insubstantial
Adverb(1) with few burdens

Examples of light in English

(1) Typically, she received a very light sentence, soon revised downward.(2) Abbey drifted off, the warm sun and gently rippling water lulling her into a light sleep.(3) The screen turned light purple and a single folder appeared in the middle of the screen.(4) they were looking for light entertainment(5) the light of love(6) His sentence had been relatively light , as she never accused him of violating her.(7) it's very light to carry(8) If you want the granny apple to hold slightly and maintain its shape, you can cook it gently in a light sugar syrup.(9) Well, that's a fairly light musing for the evening after much of my heavier writings on here.(10) I wanted to sleep a little longer, but the faint light of the sun had awakened me.(11) The thinly-sliced chicken had been poached in a light and delicate broth infused with lime leaf and coriander.(12) Don't take anything white or light coloured with you unless you are going on some luxury holiday somewhere.(13) the sack of rice was two kgs light(14) No rifle that is light enough to carry will penetrate brush nor should it be expected to.(15) At first she could walk for only six minutes on a treadmill, do four minutes on a rowing machine and lift a few light weights.(16) You move out of deep sleep and into light sleep several times during the night, resulting in poor sleep quality.

Related Phrases of light

(1) light bulb ::

gloeilamp

(2) light up ::

lig

(3) traffic light ::

verkeerslig

(4) light blue ::

ligblou

(5) light brown ::

ligte bruin

(6) turn off the light ::

skakel die lig af

(7) turn on the light ::

skakel die lig aan

(8) light-hearted ::

lighartige

(9) light rain ::

ligte reën

(10) the light ::

die lig

Related Phrases of light

(1) light bulb ::

gloeilamp

(2) light up ::

lig

(3) traffic light ::

verkeerslig

(4) light blue ::

ligblou

(5) light brown ::

ligte bruin

(6) turn off the light ::

skakel die lig af

(7) turn on the light ::

skakel die lig aan

(8) light-hearted ::

lighartige

(9) light rain ::

ligte reën

(10) the light ::

die lig

Synonyms

Adjective

1. bright ::

helder

2. light-colored ::

ligkleurige

3. fair ::

billike

4. easy to lift ::

maklik om op te hef

5. flimsy ::

swak

6. nimble ::

ratse

7. friable ::

bros

8. small ::

klein

9. easy ::

maklik

10. gentle ::

sagte

11. entertaining ::

vermaaklike

12. carefree ::

sorgvrye

13. unimportant ::

onbelangrik

14. dizzy ::

duiselig

15. idle ::

idle

16. clear ::

duidelik

17. short ::

kort

19. lite ::

Lite

20. abstemious ::

nugter

23. weak ::

swak

24. wakeful ::

wakker

Adverb

25. lightly ::

liggies

Noun

26. illumination ::

verligting

27. lamp ::

lamp

28. match ::

wedstryd

29. daylight ::

daglig

30. aspect ::

aspek

31. understanding ::

begrip

32. expert ::

kenner

33. lighting ::

beligting

34. visible light ::

sigbare lig

35. spark ::

vonk

36. lightness ::

lig

37. light source ::

Ligbron

39. inner light ::

innerlike lig

Verb

41. set alight ::

aan die brand gesteek

42. get off ::

klim af

43. illume ::

illume

44. ignite ::

aansteek

45. alight ::

aan die brand gesteek

46. fire up ::

brand

47. fall ::

val

Antonyms

1. nobody ::

niemand

Different Forms

light, lighted, lightest, lighting, lightly, lightness, lightship, lightships

Word Example from TV Shows

I've been reborn in the LIGHT of the one true god.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 4

If you look at Huygens, LIGHT is a wave, as confirmed by the double-slit experiments.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 1

Your "check engine" LIGHT is on.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 1

Here is a black LIGHT to check them.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 21

Penny was the teacher. When the LIGHT turned yellow...

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 16

Examples of light from TV Shows

I've been reborn in the LIGHT of the one true god.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 4

If you look at Huygens, LIGHT is a wave, as confirmed by the double-slit experiments.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 1

Your "check engine" LIGHT is on.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 1

Here is a black LIGHT to check them.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 21

Penny was the teacher. When the LIGHT turned yellow...

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 16

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