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German Phrase

Warte an gut beleuchteten Orten.

/ˈvaʁtə an ɡuːt bəˈlɔʏ̯çtən ˈɔʁtn̩/
Meaning"Wait in well‑lit places."
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Meaning

The sentence means ‘Wait in well‑lit places.’ It is a safety recommendation, suggesting that you should stay where there is good lighting, especially at night or in unfamiliar areas.

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When to use

Use this phrase when giving safety advice, arranging a meeting point, or reminding someone to stay in a secure, visible location. It’s common in travel, nightlife, and urban safety contexts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

WarteangutbeleuchtetenOrten

1

Imperativ von 'warten'

‘Warte’ is the singular informal imperative form of the verb ‘warten’ (to wait).

2

Präposition ‘an’ + Dativ

‘an’ is used with the dative case when indicating a location (e.g., ‘an dem Ort’ → ‘an dem Ort’ → ‘an dem Ort’).

3

Adjektivdeklination (schwache Endung)

After the preposition ‘an’ with dative plural, the adjective takes the weak ending ‘-en’: ‘beleuchteten Orten’.

4

Dativ Plural von ‘Ort’

The noun ‘Ort’ becomes ‘Orten’ in the dative plural.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich muss kurz zum Bahnhof, aber ich fühle mich unsicher.

I have to go to the station briefly, but I feel unsafe.

Warte an gut beleuchteten Orten, bis ich zurückkomme.

Wait in well‑lit places until I get back.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Warte bei gut beleuchteten Orten.

    ‘bei’ takes dative but does not convey the idea of ‘at’ a specific location as precisely as ‘an’ does in this context.

  • Warte an gut beleuchtete Orten.

    The adjective needs the weak ending ‘-en’ after the dative plural ‘Orten’.

  • Warten an gut beleuchteten Orten.

    Using the infinitive ‘Warten’ makes the sentence a suggestion, not a direct command.

↔Alternatives

  • Warte an hell erleuchteten Plätzen.

    Wait in brightly lit spots.

  • Bleib an gut beleuchteten Stellen.

    Stay at well‑lit spots.

  • Halte dich an gut beleuchteten Orten auf.

    Keep yourself at well‑lit locations.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries safety advice often stresses staying in well‑lit areas, especially after dark. The phrase uses the informal ‘du’ imperative, so it’s appropriate with friends or younger people. In a formal setting you would say ‘Warten Sie an gut beleuchteten Orten.’