Translation of German word "hell" to English
hell
/hɛl/
Meaning
AdjectiveEmitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
How to use
hell ('bright / light (color) / clear') is an adjective. Ein helles Zimmer — A bright room. Hellblau — Light blue.
🇬🇧 English
hell
Example
Die Nacht ist hell.
The night is bright.
Die hellen Lichter der Stadt leuchten wie Sterne im Himmel.
The bright lights of the city shine like stars in the sky.
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- am helllichten Tag— in broad daylight
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What is the definition of the German word "hell"?▼
The German word "hell" is defined as: "Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant."
What does the German word "hell" mean?▼
The German word "hell" means "hell" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Nacht ist hell." (which translates as "The night is bright.").
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