daylight
gb/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/ us/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
A2
English
~ 3500
nappali fény, természetes fény, nappal, nappali órák, világosban, fényes nappal, tisztánlátás, megvilágosodás, világosság
NOUN
A2
1
nappali fény
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] in daylight
The photograph looks much better in daylight.
A fénykép sokkal jobban néz ki nappali fényben.
We should finish the hike before we lose daylight.
Be kellene fejeznünk a túrát, mielőtt besötétedik.
Daylight streamed through the open window.
The crime happened in broad daylight.
Plants need daylight to grow well.
Learner examples
I can read better in daylight.
Nappali fényben jobban tudok olvasni.
We walk in daylight to be safe.
A biztonság kedvéért világosban sétálunk.
Daylight comes through the window.
The park is open in daylight.
Daylight makes the room bright.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'daylight' with 'daytime'; 'daytime' refers to the period, while 'daylight' refers to the light itself.
Meaning
Natural light from the sun
Collocations
in daylight
|daylight hours
|by daylight
|lose daylight
|full daylight
Synonyms
sunlight (Refers specifically to direct rays from the sun, not just general daytime light.)
|
daytime light (A more descriptive phrase for clarity, often used in explanations.)
Antonyms
darkness (The absence of light, especially at night.)
Themes
nature
|daily life
|weather
Definition
Light from the sun that we see in the day.
The natural light that comes from the sun during the daytime.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
during daylight
In winter, there are fewer hours of daylight.
Télen kevesebb ideig van világos.
We only work on the site during daylight.
A helyszínen csak nappal dolgozunk.
Daylight saving time begins in March.
The animals are active only in daylight.
Daylight fades quickly in autumn.
Learner examples
There are many hours of daylight in summer.
Nyáron sokáig van világos.
We travel in daylight for safety.
Biztonsági okokból nappal utazunk.
Daylight is short in winter.
I like to walk in daylight.
Daylight ends at six o’clock.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'daylight' with 'sunlight'; 'sunlight' is the light itself, while 'daylight' can mean both the light and the time period.
Meaning
Period of natural light
Collocations
hours of daylight
|daylight saving
|daylight period
Synonyms
daytime (Refers to the general period when it is light outside; more common for talking about time than light itself.)
Antonyms
nighttime (The opposite period, between sunset and sunrise.)
Themes
nature
|time
Definition
The time from sunrise to sunset when it is light outside.
The period of time during which there is natural light from the sun, between sunrise and sunset.
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
3
világosban
A2
The thief stole her bag in broad daylight.
A tolvaj fényes nappal ellopta a táskáját.
It’s strange to see stars in daylight.
Furcsa csillagokat látni világosban.
He was caught in broad daylight by security cameras.
Learner examples
The man ran away in broad daylight.
A férfi fényes nappal elszaladt.
We saw stars in daylight today.
Ma világosban láttunk csillagokat.
They took my phone in broad daylight.
Meaning
Visibility due to sunlight
Collocations
broad daylight
Synonyms
brightness (General visibility and light level, not necessarily from the sun.)
Antonyms
obscurity (State of being difficult to see or unclear.)
Themes
daily life
|weather
Definition
When it is easy to see because of sunlight.
A state of clear visibility because of sunlight, making it easy to see things.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
4
The new evidence brought daylight to the case.
Az új bizonyíték fényt derített az ügyre.
It was like coming into daylight after years of darkness.
Olyan volt, mintha évekig tartó sötétség után végre tisztán láttunk volna.
Her explanation finally brought me into the daylight.
Learner examples
I came into the daylight about his plan.
Végre világossá vált előttem a terve.
The teacher brought daylight to my question.
A tanár világossá tette számomra a kérdést.
His words brought daylight to my mind.
Meaning
Awareness after confusion
Synonyms
realization (Focuses on becoming aware of something previously unknown.)
Antonyms
confusion (A state of not understanding something.)
Themes
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you suddenly understand something after not knowing it before.
A figurative sense referring to understanding or clarity after a period of ignorance or confusion.
Grammar
Dictionary form
daylight
IPA
GB/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
US/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
Syllables & stress
day - light (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (day)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: daylight
- Plural: daylight
Word family
Expressions
daylight saving time
1/dˈeɪlˌaɪt sˈeɪvɪŋ tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
Clock adjustment for longer evenings
The practice of moving clocks forward in spring and back in autumn to have more light in the evenings.
Examples
- Daylight saving time starts next Sunday.
- Not all countries use daylight saving time.
make daylight between [things/people]
1/mˈeɪk dˈeɪlˌaɪt bɪtwˈin θɪŋzpˈoʊpəl/
idiom
informal
Create difference or separation
To cause a clear difference or space between two things or people.
Examples
- The coach wants to make some daylight between our team and theirs in the rankings.
- They worked hard to make daylight between their product and the competition.
in broad daylight
1/ˈɪn bɹˈɔd dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
During the day, openly visible
When it is light outside and easy to see everything.
Examples
- The robbery happened in broad daylight on a busy street.
- They kissed in broad daylight without caring who saw.
- She was attacked in broad daylight near her home.