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lightbulb

/ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/

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noun

Glühbirne

An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

Examples :

"I changed the lightbulb in the living room lamp because the old one had burned out. "

Ich habe die Glühbirne in der Wohnzimmerlampe gewechselt, weil die alte durchgebrannt war.

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noun

Glühbirne, Leuchtmittel

(by extension) An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.

Examples :

"a fluorescent light bulb"

eine Leuchtstoffröhre

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noun

Erleuchtung, Geistesblitz

Used in reference to the sudden arrival of a realization, an inspiration, an idea, or the like.

Examples :

"a light bulb moment"

Ein Erleuchtungsmoment.

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noun

Störenfried, Spielverderber

An uninvited third person joining a couple's date who prevents or hinders romantic interactions.

Examples :

"Mark tried to have a romantic dinner with Sarah, but his little brother tagging along felt like a lightbulb ruining the mood. "

Mark versuchte, ein romantisches Abendessen mit Sarah zu haben, aber sein kleiner Bruder, der mitkam, fühlte sich wie ein Störenfried, der die Stimmung ruinierte.

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