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How do you say "bright" in German?

hell

Noun

In German, "bright" is hell.

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Pronunciation

Say 'HEL' (like 'bell' without the 'b'). One syllable.

Grammar notes

Hell is an adjective meaning bright or light. Comparative: heller, superlative: am hellsten.

Example sentence

Das Zimmer ist hell.

The room is bright.

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How to remember hell

Hell sounds like it's got a light in it. Bright places are well-lit and hell-like in their intensity.

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Questions about hell

How do you say "bright" in German?

In German, "bright" is hell. It is a noun.

How is hell written in German?

hell is written using the standard German script.

How is hell used in a sentence?

Use hell as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Zimmer ist hell. (The room is bright.).

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