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How do you say "lighthouse" in German?
der Leuchtturm
In German, "lighthouse" is der Leuchtturm.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'LOYKH-toorm', stress on the first syllable, with 'eu' sounding like the 'oy' in 'boy'.
Grammar notes
der Leuchtturm is masculine. Plural: der Leuchttürme.
Example sentence
Der Leuchtturm führte die Schiffe ans Ufer.
The lighthouse guided ships to shore.
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How to remember der Leuchtturm
Der Leuchtturm combines leuchten (to shine) and Turm (tower) - a lighthouse is literally a 'shining tower'.
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- plaza der Platz
- square der Marktplatz
- monument das Denkmal
- pier der Pier
- dock der Steg
- marina die Marina
- suburb der Vorort
- countryside die Landschaft
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Questions about der Leuchtturm
How do you say "lighthouse" in German?
In German, "lighthouse" is der Leuchtturm. It is a noun.
Is der Leuchtturm masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Leuchtturm is masculine. Plural: der Leuchttürme.
How is der Leuchtturm used in a sentence?
Use der Leuchtturm as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Leuchtturm führte die Schiffe ans Ufer. (The lighthouse guided ships to shore.).
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