Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Lampe

Translation (Übersetzung) lamp
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈlampə/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
basic vocabulary home furniture household electricity light feminine-noun
Lampe is a feminine noun (die Lampe) that refers to any artificial light source, from table lamps to ceiling lights. It's one of the first household items learners typically encounter. The word comes from French 'lampe' and ultimately from Greek 'lampás' (torch). In German, it's often used in compound words like Tischlampe (table lamp) or Stehlampe (floor lamp).

Lampe - German Nouns - Lampe Meaning - Lampe Translation - Lampe Nouns Examples

Lampe is a German Nouns

Learn Lampe meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Lampe is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Lampe Examples (Beispiele) in English

Lampe examples with English translations. See how to use Lampe in sentences. Lampe example sentences in English below.

Die Lampe auf dem Tisch ist kaputt.
The lamp on the table is broken.
Describing a broken household item
Kannst du bitte die Lampe einschalten?
Can you please turn on the lamp?
Requesting someone to provide light
Wir brauchen eine neue Lampe für das Wohnzimmer.
We need a new lamp for the living room.
Shopping for home furnishings
Die Lampe gibt warmes Licht.
The lamp gives warm light.
Describing light quality
Unter der Lampe liegt ein Buch.
There's a book under the lamp.
Describing location

Lampe Word Family - Lampe Related Words - Lampe Family Members

Lampe Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Lampe word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Lampe family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Lampe related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Noun (Zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Tischlampe
Meaning: table lamp
Example: Die Tischlampe steht neben dem Bett.
Noun
Stehlampe
Meaning: floor lamp
Example: Die Stehlampe beleuchtet die Ecke des Zimmers.
Noun
Deckenlampe
Meaning: ceiling lamp
Example: Die Deckenlampe hängt in der Mitte des Raumes.
Noun
Leselampe
Meaning: reading lamp
Example: Die Leselampe hilft mir beim Bücherlesen.
Noun
Related Verb (Verwandtes Verb)
lampen
Meaning: to lamp (colloquial: to study/work late)
Tense: Präsens
Example: Ich lampe noch für die Prüfung.
Verb

Lampe Usage - Lampe Collocations - Lampe Idioms - Lampe Synonyms - Lampe Antonyms

Lampe Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Lampe Collocations (Kollokationen)

Lampe collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Lampe word combinations and how to use Lampe with other words naturally.

die Lampe einschalten
to turn on the lamp
High frequency
die Lampe ausschalten
to turn off the lamp
High frequency
eine Lampe aufhängen
to hang a lamp
Medium frequency
eine Lampe anbringen
to install a lamp
Medium frequency
eine Lampe reparieren
to repair a lamp
Medium frequency
eine Lampe wechseln
to change a lamp
Medium frequency
eine Lampe dimmen
to dim a lamp
Low frequency
eine Lampe anschließen
to connect a lamp
Low frequency

Lampe Idioms (Redewendungen)

Lampe idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Lampe with meanings and explanations. Master Lampe expressions used in everyday German.

Die Lampe brennt durch
The lamp burns out
Literal meaning - when a lamp's filament breaks
Jemandem geht ein Licht auf
A light goes on for someone
Someone suddenly understands something (not specifically about lamps)
Im Dunkeln tappen
To grope in the dark
To be uncertain or lack information

Lampe Synonyms (Synonyme)

Lampe synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Lampe and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Lampe similar words and their usage.

Leuchte
Meaning: light fixture
High similarity
Licht
Meaning: light
Medium similarity
Beleuchtung
Meaning: lighting
Low similarity
Laterne
Meaning: lantern
Low similarity

Lampe Antonyms (Antonyme)

Lampe antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Lampe. Discover Lampe opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Dunkelheit
Meaning: darkness
Schatten
Meaning: shadow
Finsternis
Meaning: gloom, darkness

Lampe Semantically Related Words - Lampe Contextually Related Words - Lampe Thematically Related Words

Lampe Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Lampe semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Lampe. Explore Lampe related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Lampe contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Licht Glühbirne Schalter Steckdose Kabel Beleuchtung Leuchte Kerze Laterne Strom

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