NOUN

dieErleuchtungenlightenment; illumination; revelation

Erleuchtung is a German noun that means enlightenment, illumination, or revelation.

Definitions

1.the act or process of attaining insight, clarity, or spiritual enlightenment(spiritual; abstract)

a.moment of sudden understanding or realization

Plötzlich hatte sie eine Erleuchtung und wusste, wie sie das Problem lösen konnte.—Suddenly she had an epiphany and knew how to solve the problem.

b.state of spiritual awakening or enlightenment

Viele suchen jahrelang nach innerer Erleuchtung.—Many spend years searching for inner enlightenment.

2.lighting or illumination (with light)(literal; technical)

a.the act of lighting up a space

Die Erleuchtung des Raumes erfolgt durch moderne LED-Lampen.—The illumination of the room is achieved by modern LED lamps.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominative—die Erleuchtungen
Genitive——
Dative——
Accusative——

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"Erleuchtung" means enlightenment, illumination, or revelation. It is a German noun.
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"Erleuchtung" is a noun in German.

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