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Lichten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Lichten" is mainly used as verb meaning "to thin out", "to clear" or "to lighten". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "lichten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: lichten
- Simple past: lichtete
- Participle: gelichtet
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "lichten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To make less dense or clearer"
"Lichten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To make an area or group less dense or clearer."
- Translation(s): to thin out, to clear, to lighten
- Synonym(s): aufhellen, klären
- Antonym(s): verdichten, verdunkeln
- Related word(s): Licht, Aufhellung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Nebel beginnt sich zu lichten.
- Die Bäume lichten sich im Herbst.
- Die Wolken lichten sich nach dem Regen.
2.) "To raise anchor or free a ship"
"Lichten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To raise an anchor or free a ship to sail."
- Translation(s): to weigh anchor, to lift anchor
- Synonym(s): abfahren, auslaufen
- Antonym(s): ankern, festmachen
- Related word(s): Anker, Schiff
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Schiff wird bald den Anker lichten.
- Wir müssen den Anker lichten, um loszufahren.
- Der Kapitän befahl, den Anker zu lichten.
3.) "Clear or not very dense (e.g., forest, hair)"
"Lichten", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That is clear or not very dense, especially in a forest."
- Translation(s): sparse, thin, light, clear
- Synonym(s): durchsichtig, dünn
- Antonym(s): dicht, dunkel
- Related word(s): Lichtung, hell
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Wald ist hier sehr licht.
- Das Haar wird im Alter licht.
- Die lichte Stelle im Wald ist schön.