Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To direct light onto something so it can be seen clearly.
Natural examples
Scheinwerfer beleuchten die Bühne während des Konzerts.
Spotlights illuminate the stage during the concert.
Ein Scheinwerfer beleuchtete die Statue im Innenhof.
A spotlight illuminated the statue in the courtyard.
Eine Lampe beleuchtet den dunklen Hauseingang.
A lamp lights the dark entrance.
Usage note
Beleuchten is inseparable; its perfect is hat beleuchtet. The figurative sense “examine in detail” is also common.
Mini-lesson: beleuchten
To direct light onto something so it can be seen clearly. Beleuchten is inseparable; its perfect is hat beleuchtet. The figurative sense “examine in detail” is also common.
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