This is the 9844th most frequent German word.
nordlicht
Northern lights or aurora borealis.
'Nordlicht' is used as a singular noun to refer to the aurora borealis.
Das Nordlicht erleuchtet den winterlichen Himmel.
The northern light illuminates the winter sky.
Here, 'Nordlicht' is again a noun referring to the natural phenomenon.
Wir haben letzte Nacht das Nordlicht gesehen, als wir draußen waren.
We saw the northern light last night while we were outside.
'Nordlicht' is used here as a literary term, showcasing its metaphorical use.