Usage Note
Lichtschacht is the narrow vertical shaft beside a basement window that allows daylight into below-grade rooms; it must be kept clear of leaves and debris to prevent flooding into the Souterrain or Kellerraum.
Examples
"Der Lichtschacht war voller Blätter und musste gereinigt werden."
Natural Translation
The light well was full of leaves and had to be cleaned.
Literal Translation
The light-shaft was full-of leaves and must-have cleaned become.
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