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Das Licht hatte ewig niemand angeschaltet.
The thing hadn't been switched on in years.
Ich habe Licht angeschaltet, und dann...
I switched on a light and then...
Ladys und Gentlemen, der Captain hat das "Sicherheitsgurtzeichen" angeschaltet.
Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has switched on the "fasten seatbelts" sign.