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Detailed Translations for light from English to Swedish

light:

light adj

  1. light (not dark)
    ljus; ljust
  2. light
    skir; skirt
  3. light (light as a feather)
    lätt
  4. light (frivolous)

to light verb (lights, lit, lighting)

  1. to light (set fire to; ignite; strike; )
    tända
    • tända verb (tänder, tändde, tänt)
  2. to light (switch on; turn on; connect; put on; start)
    koppla på; slå på; tända på; koppla in
    • koppla på verb (kopplar på, kopplade på, kopplat på)
    • slå på verb (slår på, slog på, slagit på)
    • tända på verb (tänder på, tändde på, tänt på)
    • koppla in verb (kopplar in, kopplade in, kopplat in)
  3. to light (shine on; lighten; light up; shine upon; shine)
    lindra; lysa upp; lysa; lätta; klarna; ljusna; lysa på; göra ljus
    • lindra verb (lindrar, lindrade, lindrat)
    • lysa upp verb (lyser upp, lyste upp, lyst upp)
    • lysa verb (lysar, lysade, lysat)
    • lätta verb (lättar, lättade, lättat)
    • klarna verb (klarnar, klarnade, klarnat)
    • ljusna verb (ljusnar, ljusnade, ljusnat)
    • lysa på verb (lyser på, lyste på, lyst på)
    • göra ljus verb
  4. to light (get a lighter shade of colour; light up; lighten; lighten up)
    göra ljusare; få en ljusare nyans; ljusa upp
    • göra ljusare verb (gör ljusare, gjorde ljusare, gjort ljusare)
    • få en ljusare nyans verb (får en ljusare nyans, fick en ljusare nyans, fått en ljusare nyans)
    • ljusa upp verb (ljusar upp, ljusade upp, ljusat upp)
  5. to light (kindle)
    elda
  6. to light (light up; shine up)
    lysa upp
    • lysa upp verb (lyser upp, lyste upp, lyst upp)
  7. to light (put on the fire)
    tända elden; tända brasan
    • tända elden verb (tänder elden, tändde elden, tänt elden)
    • tända brasan verb (tänder brasan, tändde brasan, tänt brasan)

Conjugations for light:

present
  1. light
  2. light
  3. lights
  4. light
  5. light
  6. light
simple past
  1. lit
  2. lit
  3. lit
  4. lit
  5. lit
  6. lit
present perfect
  1. have lit
  2. have lit
  3. has lit
  4. have lit
  5. have lit
  6. have lit
past continuous
  1. was lighting
  2. were lighting
  3. was lighting
  4. were lighting
  5. were lighting
  6. were lighting
future
  1. shall light
  2. will light
  3. will light
  4. shall light
  5. will light
  6. will light
continuous present
  1. am lighting
  2. are lighting
  3. is lighting
  4. are lighting
  5. are lighting
  6. are lighting
subjunctive
  1. be lit
  2. be lit
  3. be lit
  4. be lit
  5. be lit
  6. be lit
diverse
  1. light!
  2. let's light!
  3. lit
  4. lighting
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

light [the ~] noun

  1. the light (little light)

Translation Matrix for light:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
litet ljus light; little light
ljus candle; lights; wax candle
lysa upp lighting up
- brightness; brightness level; igniter; ignitor; illumination; light source; lighter; lighting; lightness; luminance; luminosity; luminousness; spark; sparkle; twinkle; visible light; visible radiation
VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
elda kindle; light
få en ljusare nyans get a lighter shade of colour; light; light up; lighten; lighten up
göra ljus light; light up; lighten; shine; shine on; shine upon
göra ljusare get a lighter shade of colour; light; light up; lighten; lighten up
klarna light; light up; lighten; shine; shine on; shine upon brighten; clarify; clear up; enlighten
koppla in connect; light; put on; start; switch on; turn on
koppla på connect; light; put on; start; switch on; turn on keep on a string; leash on
lindra light; light up; lighten; shine; shine on; shine upon alleviate; ease; mellow; placate; quench; relax; relieve; soften; soothe
ljusa upp get a lighter shade of colour; light; light up; lighten; lighten up
ljusna light; light up; lighten; shine; shine on; shine upon break; brighten; clarify; clear up; dawn; enlighten; turn pale; whiten
lysa light; light up; lighten; shine; shine on; shine upon beam; blaze; glow with; radiate; shine; shine lightly
lysa på light; light up; lighten; shine; shine on; shine upon
lysa upp light; light up; lighten; shine; shine on; shine up; shine upon brighten up; come to light
lätta light; light up; lighten; shine; shine on; shine upon ease; relieve; soften; soothe
slå på connect; light; put on; start; switch on; turn on put on
tända ignite; inflame; kindle; light; make burning; put on; set fire to; strike excite
tända brasan light; put on the fire
tända elden light; put on the fire
tända på connect; light; put on; start; switch on; turn on switch on; turn on
- alight; dismount; fall; fire up; get down; get off; ignite; illume; illuminate; illumine; light up; perch; unhorse
AdjectiveRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- abstemious; calorie-free; clean; clear; easy; faint; idle; light-colored; light-headed; lightheaded; lightsome; lite; loose; low-cal; promiscuous; scant; short; sluttish; swooning; tripping; unaccented; unclouded; wakeful; wanton; weak
AdverbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
lätt light; light as a feather by far; easily; easy; effortless; facetiously; minimal; not difficult; not hard; simple; simpler; slight; uncomplicated
- lightly
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
antända ignite; light; set fire to; set...fire
dager daylight; light
elda keep a fire burning; light a fire
frivolt somersault
futta light; set light to
fönsterluft light
laber light
labert light
lucker light; loose; mellow
lyse light; lighting
upptända light
ModifierRelated TranslationsOther Translations
frivol frivolous; light amoral; bald; cunning; flighty; flippant; frivolous; gay; icy; immoral; impudent; indecent; lack of moral; light-hearted; obscene; shallow; shameless; sleek; slippery; slithery; smooth; smoothly
frivolt frivolous; light bald; cunning; flighty; flippant; frivolous; gay; icy; immoral; impudent; lack of moral; light-hearted; obscene; shallow; shameless; sleek; slippery; slithery; smooth; smoothly
ljus light; not dark bright; clear; clear-cut; distinct; graphic
ljusa upp brightened up; cheery
ljust light; not dark bright; clear; clear-cut; distinct; graphic
lättsinnigt frivolous; light flighty; flippant; foolhardy; fribble; frivolous; frothy; gay; light-headed; light-hearted; rash; reckless; scatterbrained; shallow
skir light
skirt light

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Related Definitions for "light":

  1. characterized by or emitting light1
    • a room that is light when the shutters are open1
    • the inside of the house was airy and light1
  2. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior1
    • he was told to avoid loose (or light) women1
  3. (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent1
    • light blue1
    • light colors such as pastels1
  4. (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency1
    • light soil1
  5. (of sleep) easily disturbed1
    • in a light doze1
    • a light sleeper1
  6. demanding little effort; not burdensome1
    • light housework1
    • light exercise1
  7. having relatively few calories1
    • light (or lite) beer1
    • lite (or light) mayonnaise1
  8. easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned1
    • a light diet1
  9. of comparatively little physical weight or density1
    • a light load1
    • magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C1
  10. designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight1
    • light aircraft1
    • a light truck1
  11. psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles1
    • a light heart1
  12. not great in degree or quantity or number1
    • a light sentence1
    • a light accent1
    • casualties were light1
    • light snow was falling1
    • light misty rain1
    • light smoke from the chimney1
  13. (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average1
    • light water is ordinary water1
  14. of little intensity or power or force1
    • the light touch of her fingers1
    • a light breeze1
  15. moving easily and quickly; nimble1
    • the dancer was light and graceful1
    • walked with a light tripping step1
  16. of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment1
    • light infantry1
    • light cavalry1
    • light industry1
    • light weapons1
  17. (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims1
    • a light lilting voice like a silver bell1
  18. silly or trivial1
    • light banter1
    • light idle chatter1
  19. intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound1
    • light verse1
    • a light comedy1
  20. having little importance1
    • losing his job was no light matter1
  21. (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress1
    • a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable1
  22. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so1
    • a light pound1
  23. marked by temperance in indulgence1
    • a light eater1
    • a light smoker1
    • ate a light supper1
  24. very thin and insubstantial1
    • light summer dresses1
  25. weak and likely to lose consciousness1
    • felt light in the head1
  26. with few burdens1
    • experienced travellers travel light1
  27. any device serving as a source of illumination1
    • he stopped the car and turned off the lights1
  28. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires1
    • do you have a light?1
  29. the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures1
    • he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark1
  30. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance1
  31. the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light1
  32. public awareness1
    • it brought the scandal to light1
  33. mental understanding as an enlightening experience1
    • he finally saw the light1
    • can you shed light on this problem?1
  34. a particular perspective or aspect of a situation1
    • although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand1
  35. a visual warning signal1
    • they saw the light of the beacon1
    • there was a light at every corner1
  36. an illuminated area1
    • he stepped into the light1
  37. a person regarded very fondly1
    • the light of my life1
  38. (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation1
    • the light was filtered through a soft glass window1
  39. having abundant light or illumination1
    • they played as long as it was light1
  40. a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination1
    • follow God's light1
  41. make lighter or brighter1
    • This lamp lightens the room a bit1
  42. begin to smoke1
    • After the meal, some of the diners lit up1
  43. alight from (a horse)1
  44. to come to rest, settle1
    • Misfortune lighted upon him1
  45. fall to somebody by assignment or lot1
  46. cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat1
  47. A property in graphic design software that makes objects visible, much like light in the natural world.2

Wiktionary Translations for light:

light
adjective
  1. low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
  2. of low weight
  3. coffee: served with extra milk or cream
  4. pale in colour
  5. having light
verb
  1. to illuminate
  2. to start (a fire)
noun
  1. spiritual truth
  2. source of light
  3. electromagnetic wave

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
light ljus licht — Elektromagnetische golven
light ljus Licht — Tageshelligkeit
light ljus Licht — Helligkeit
light ljus Licht — allgemeine Beleuchtung
light ljus Licht — künstliche Beleuchtung
light ljus Licht — natürliche Beleuchtungsquelle
light ljus Licht — elektromagnetische Welle im Bereich von Infrarot bis Ultraviolett
light uppelda; elda på anfeuern — ein Feuer in einem Ofen entzünden
light tända anzündenetwas anzünden: etwas zum brennen bringen; etwas in Brand setzen
light belysa beleuchten — etwas mit Licht anstrahlen
light ljus hell — Farblehre: Eine Farbe mit hohem Weißanteil
light ljus; klar hell — leuchtend, nicht dunkel
light lätt leicht — ein geringes Gewicht habend
light ljus licht — leuchtend
light klar; tydlig; ljus clair — Qui a l’éclat du jour, de la lumière.
light antända enflammermettre en flamme.
light klen; svag faiblepersonne qui manquer de puissance, de ressources.
light amper; egg; gräll; gäll; skarp; subtil; spirituell findélié, menu, mince ou étroit.
light ljus lumière — physique|fr radiation électromagnétique qui peut produire une sensation visuelle.
light lätt léger — Dont le poids est faible, qui ne pèse guère.
light upplysa; lysa upp éclairerapporter de la lumière dans un endroit sombre.

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