Zwielicht Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zwielicht" is used as noun with the meaning of "twilight", "dusk" or "dim light".

Essential properties of "Zwielicht"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Zwielicht
  • Plural: die Zwielichter

Meanings of "Zwielicht" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Dim light or twilight, often mysterious"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Im Zwielicht des Abends wirkte der Wald geheimnisvoll.In the twilight of the evening, the forest seemed mysterious.
  2. Das Zwielicht machte es schwer, die Farben zu erkennen.The dim light made it difficult to distinguish the colors.
  3. Im Zwielicht der Dämmerung verschwammen die Konturen der Gebäude.In the twilight of dusk, the outlines of the buildings blurred.

2.) "Morally ambiguous or suspicious environment/situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Geschäft operiert im Zwielicht der Legalität.His business operates in the twilight of legality.
  2. Die Firma war wegen ihrer zwielichtigen Praktiken in den Nachrichten.The company was in the news because of its shady practices.
  3. Er war bekannt für seine zwielichtigen Geschäfte.He was known for his dubious dealings.
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