German word

Laterne

Pronunciation

IPA/laˈtɛɐ̯nə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlantern

Example

Beim Camping nehme ich meine Laterne mit.

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

Illustration for Laterne (lantern)

More examples

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

The street was dark until a lantern lit the way.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • die Laterne einschalten

    switch on the lantern

  • unter der Laterne stehen

    stand under the lantern

  • eine batteriebetriebene Laterne

    a battery-powered lantern

Similar words

Lampe: A fixed or freestanding electric light for brightening a room or desk.
Taschenlampe: A small battery-powered light held in the hand to illuminate dark places.
Kerze: A small light source that gives a soft glow by burning wax.
Lampion: A portable decorative light container made of thin paper or fabric.

Definition in German

Laterne (die) ist ein tragbares Gerät, das eine Lampe oder Kerze in einem Schirm oder Gehäuse schützt und Licht spendet.

Word origin

Laterne comes from Latin lanterna through Romance forms such as Old French lanterne and Italian lanterna.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • streetlightnoun

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