Bedeutung
High intensity illumination.
Kultureller Hintergrund
During winter, Swedes use 'starkt ljus' lamps (SAD lamps) to compensate for the lack of sun. This is a common part of the morning routine for many. The concept of 'Ljust och fräscht' (Bright and fresh) is a dominant interior design trend where white walls and 'starkt ljus' are used to make homes feel larger and cleaner. Lucia-celebrations in December involve 'levande ljus' (candles), which are a soft contrast to the 'starkt ljus' of modern electric bulbs. In photography, 'starkt ljus' is often avoided for portraits because it creates 'hårda skuggor' (hard shadows).
The 't' is key
Always remember the 't' at the end of 'starkt'. Without it, you are describing a 'strong' person, not a 'bright' light.
Not for people
Never call a person 'ett starkt ljus' to mean they are smart. They will just be confused!
Bedeutung
High intensity illumination.
The 't' is key
Always remember the 't' at the end of 'starkt'. Without it, you are describing a 'strong' person, not a 'bright' light.
Not for people
Never call a person 'ett starkt ljus' to mean they are smart. They will just be confused!
Use 'jätte-'
If a light is really, really bright, say 'jättestarkt ljus'. It's very natural Swedish.
Winter talk
Complaining about the lack of 'starkt ljus' in November is the best way to bond with Swedes.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'stark' for the noun 'ljus'.
Solen ger ett ______ ljus idag.
Because 'ljus' is an 'ett' noun, the adjective 'stark' gets a 't'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct definite form:
In the definite form, 'ett' nouns use 'det' and the adjective ends in 'a'.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common collocations for describing light quality.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan du läsa i mörkret? B: Nej, jag behöver ______.
The speaker needs 'a bright light' (indefinite).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Light Intensity Scale
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSolen ger ett ______ ljus idag.
Because 'ljus' is an 'ett' noun, the adjective 'stark' gets a 't'.
Choose the correct definite form:
In the definite form, 'ett' nouns use 'det' and the adjective ends in 'a'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are common collocations for describing light quality.
A: Kan du läsa i mörkret? B: Nej, jag behöver ______.
The speaker needs 'a bright light' (indefinite).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's neutral. You can use it in any situation.
Yes, but it sounds more scientific or dramatic.
The opposite is 'svagt ljus' (weak/dim light).
Because 'ljus' is an 'ett' noun, and adjectives must match the noun's gender.
Yes, 'ficklampan har ett starkt ljus' is perfect.
No, it only refers to brightness, not temperature.
Det starka ljuset.
Yes, often to describe the sun or a moment of revelation.
Yes, that specifically means 'bright sunlight'.
Yes! 'En stark lukt' means a strong smell.
Verwandte Redewendungen
svagt ljus
contrastdim or weak light
skarpt ljus
similarharsh or sharp light
bländande ljus
builds onblinding light
ljusstyrka
specialized formbrightness/luminosity
