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How do you say "light" in German?
leicht
In German, "light" is leicht.
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Pronunciation
Say 'LIKE-t' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.
Grammar notes
Leicht is an adjective. It can mean light in weight or easy in difficulty. Comparative: leichter, superlative: am leichtesten.
Example sentence
Dieser Koffer ist leicht.
This suitcase is light.
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How to remember leicht
Leicht sounds like 'light'. When something is leicht, it doesn't weigh you down.
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Questions about leicht
How do you say "light" in German?
In German, "light" is leicht. It is a noun.
How is leicht written in German?
leicht is written using the standard German script.
How is leicht used in a sentence?
Use leicht as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Dieser Koffer ist leicht. (This suitcase is light.).
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