lighter

• Bezeichnet etwas mit geringem Gewicht, das nicht schwer ist, oder eine helle, kräftige bzw. blasse Farbe.

Describes something that has little weight, is not heavy, or has a bright or pale color.

1. Not heavyA1formal

   Having little weight; easy to lift or carry.

   Leicht

   • This bag is light; I can carry it easily.
   • Feathers are very light.
   • The light suitcase made travel convenient.

   Synonymeairyfeatherweightfeatherylightweightslight

   Antonymeheavyweighty

2. BrightA1formal

   Producing or reflecting a lot of light; not dark.

   hell

   • The room is light and airy.
   • She prefers light colors like white and yellow.
   • The light morning sun woke me up.

   Synonymebrightbrilliantglowingilluminatedluminousradiantshiningsunlit

   Antonymedarkdimdullgloomymurkyobscureshadowy

3. Not dense or heavyA2informal

   Containing little fat, alcohol, or other heavy substances.

   Leicht

   • This beer is light and refreshing.
   • I ordered a light salad for lunch.
   • She drinks light coffee with skim milk.

   Synonymedietlightweightlitethinweak

   Antonymedenseheavysubstantialthickweighty

4. Easy or not seriousB1informal

   Not demanding much effort, time, or seriousness.

   Leicht

   • It's a light read for the beach.
   • The conversation was light and fun.
   • He made a light comment about the situation.

   Synonymeeasyeffortlessfrivoloussimpleslightsuperficialtrivialundemanding

   Antonymedifficulthardheavyseriousweighty

• Adverb, das bedeutet „mit geringem physischem Gewicht oder Druck“ oder „auf leichte Weise“. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die sanft oder ohne Schwere ausgeführt werden, und hat dieselbe Form wie das Adjektiv.

An adverb meaning "with little physical weight or pressure" or "easily." It is used to describe actions performed gently or without heaviness, identical in form to the adjective.

1. With little weight or forceB1informal

   Used to describe touching, sleeping, eating, etc., with little weight or pressure.

   Leicht

   • She sleeps very light and wakes up easily.
   • He touched her lightly on the shoulder.
   • They ate lightly before the big meal.

   Synonymedelicatelyfaintlygentlymildlyslightly

   Antonymehard

2. Without much seriousnessB2informal

   In a casual or not serious manner.

   Leichtsinnig

   • He took the criticism lightly.
   • She spoke lightly about her achievements.
   • Don't take the situation so lightly.

   Synonymeairilycarelesslycasuallyflippantlyfrivolouslylightlynonchalantly

   Antonymegravelyseriouslysolemnly

• Ein Gerät oder eine Substanz zum Entzünden eines Feuers; außerdem ein flachbodiges Boot, das auf Kanälen zum Transport schwerer Lasten verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a device used to ignite a fire or a substance used for kindling, or a flat-bottomed boat used for carrying heavy loads on canals.

1. Igniting substanceB2formal

   A material used to start or kindle a fire, such as kindling or a fire starter.

   Anzündmaterial

   • They used dry leaves as a lighter to start the campfire.
   • The survival kit included a piece of flint for a lighter.
   • He gathered small twigs to serve as a lighter for the logs.

   Synonymefirelighterigniterkindlingtinder

2. Fire-starting deviceA2formal

   A portable device, typically filled with fuel, used to produce a flame for igniting cigarettes, stoves, or fires.

   Feuerzeug

   • She flicked her lighter to light the candle.
   • He always carries a lighter in his pocket.
   • The campers used a butane lighter to start the grill.

   Synonymecigarette lighterigniterpocket lighter

3. Flat-bottomed boatB2formalbritishtechnical

   A type of barge with a flat bottom, used for transporting heavy goods on canals or inland waterways.

   Leichter

   • The canal was crowded with lighters carrying coal.
   • The crew unloaded the cargo from the lighter onto the dock.
   • A lighter is commonly used to move goods between ships and shore.

   Synonymebargeflatboatscow