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How do you say "lamp" in German?
die Lampe
In German, "lamp" is die Lampe.
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Pronunciation
LAHM-puh. Stress on the first syllable. Rhymes with 'palm-a'.
Grammar notes
Die Lampe is feminine. The plural is die Lampen.
Example sentence
Die Lampe leuchtet hell.
The lamp shines brightly.
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How to remember die Lampe
Lampe is very close to the English 'lamp'. Both come from Greek roots meaning light or torch.
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Questions about die Lampe
How do you say "lamp" in German?
In German, "lamp" is die Lampe. It is a noun.
Is die Lampe masculine or feminine?
Die Lampe is feminine. The plural is die Lampen.
How is die Lampe used in a sentence?
Use die Lampe as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Lampe leuchtet hell. (The lamp shines brightly.).
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