How do you say "We need more light." in German?

"We need more light." in German is "Wir brauchen mehr Licht.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘We need more light.’ in German

Q: What does "Wir brauchen mehr Licht." mean in English?

"Wir brauchen mehr Licht." means "We need more light." in English. Usage tip: Mehr Licht = more light. Super useful on set. Fun fact: Licht is neuter (das Licht), but here it appears without the article because it is used as a general uncountable noun.

Wir brauchen mehr Licht.

veer BROW-khen mair likht

[veer BROW-khen mair likht]

💬 Usage Tip: Mehr Licht = more light. Super useful on set. Fun fact: Licht is neuter (das Licht), but here it appears without the article because it is used as a general uncountable noun.

🇩🇪 In Germany: On German-speaking sets, direct instructions like this are normal and efficient. Short, clear commands are not rude—they help the production move fast.

Phrase Breakdown

Wir

[veer]

subject pronoun for the speaker and others

Example

Wir brauchen mehr Licht. Vor der Bühne ist es zu dunkel.

We need more light. In front of the stage it is too dark.

brauchen

[BROW-khen]

need

to require something for the task or situation

Example

Wir brauchen mehr Licht. Für die Aufnahme reicht es noch nicht.

We need more light. It is not enough for the recording yet.

mehr

[mair]

a greater amount or quantity

Example

Wir brauchen mehr Licht. Eine Lampe ist nicht genug.

We need more light. One lamp is not enough.

Licht

[likht]

light

illumination used for filming, photography, or stage work

Example

Wir brauchen mehr Licht. Das Bild ist zu dunkel.

We need more light. The image is too dark.

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