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How do you say "candle" in German?
die Kerze
In German, "candle" is die Kerze.
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Pronunciation
KER-tsuh. The first syllable rhymes with English 'her', and the ending is 'tsuh'.
Grammar notes
Die Kerze is feminine. Plural is Kerzen. It refers to any candle, especially those used for light or decoration.
Example sentence
Die Kerze brennt im Wohnzimmer.
The candle is burning in the living room.
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How to remember die Kerze
Kerze sounds like 'curtsy'. Picture a candle curtsying as its flame flickers.
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Questions about die Kerze
How do you say "candle" in German?
In German, "candle" is die Kerze. It is a noun.
Is die Kerze masculine or feminine?
Die Kerze is feminine. Plural is Kerzen. It refers to any candle, especially those used for light or decoration.
How is die Kerze used in a sentence?
Use die Kerze as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Kerze brennt im Wohnzimmer. (The candle is burning in the living room.).
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