English–German

“candle” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɛʁt͡sə/

Example

Die Kerzen brennen auf dem Tisch.

The candles are burning on the table.

Illustration for Kerze (candle)

How to say “candle” in German

“Candle” in German is Kerze.

A wick rises from a wax or tallow body, feeding a small flame as the body slowly melts and grows shorter.

Full entry for Kerze: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kerze

Ich beleuchtete das dunkle Regal mit einer Kerze.

I illuminated the dark shelf with a candle.

Tips for using Kerze

  • Kerze is feminine, with the plural Kerzen; the definite forms are die Kerze and die Kerzen.

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