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“light” in German

German

AlsoLicht · zünden · anzünden · entzünden · beleuchten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlampə/

Example

Ich mache die Lampe an.

I turn on the light.

Illustration for Lampe (light)

How to say “light” in German

“Light” in German is Lampe.

A movable or installed light source that makes a nearby area bright.

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

Example sentences with Lampe

Am Abend dimmt sie die Lampe, um eine gemütliche Stimmung zu schaffen.

In the evening, she dims the lamp to create a cozy atmosphere.

Tips for using Lampe

  • For switching a lamp on or off, German commonly uses die Lampe anmachen and die Lampe ausmachen in everyday speech.

Other German words for “light”

Mach bitte das Licht an.

Please turn on the light.

Gestern zündete ich das Streichholz.

Yesterday I lit the match.

Er zündet die Kerze an.

He lights the candle.

Wir entzünden ein Lagerfeuer.

We light a campfire.

Die Lampe beleuchtet den Tisch.

The lamp lights the table.

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