English–German

“lantern” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/laˈtɛɐ̯nə/

Example

Beim Camping nehme ich meine Laterne mit.

When I go camping, I take my lantern with me.

Illustration for Laterne (lantern)

How to say “lantern” in German

“Lantern” in German is Laterne.

A portable or outdoor light surrounded by glass, paper, or another protective frame.

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

Example sentences with Laterne

Die Straße war dunkel, bis eine Laterne den Weg beleuchtete.

The street was dark until a lantern lit the way.

Tips for using Laterne

  • Laterne is feminine, with the article die and the plural Laternen.

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