der Kerzenhalter
candle holder
An object that holds a candle securely so that it can stand or hang safely.
EXAMPLE
Sie steckte eine Kerze in den Kerzenhalter und zündete sie an.
She put a candle in the candle holder and lit it.
der Kerzenhalter
candle holder
der Kerzenhalter, die Kerzenhalter
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kerzenhalter, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kerzenhalter |
| genitive | des Kerzenhalters |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kerzenhalter | die Kerzenhalter |
| accusative | den Kerzenhalter | die Kerzenhalter |
| dative | dem Kerzenhalter | den Kerzenhaltern |
| genitive | des Kerzenhalters | der Kerzenhalter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Kerzenhalter' (candle holder) is made up of 'Kerze' (candle) and 'Halter' (holder). The second part indicates that the object holds something or keeps it in place.
EXAMPLE
Der Kerzenhalter aus Metall steht neben dem Fenster.
The metal candle holder is next to the window.
Preposition and case
For movement into the object, 'in den Kerzenhalter' (into the candle holder) is usually used with the accusative. When the candle is already inside it, 'im Kerzenhalter' (in the candle holder) is used with the dative.
EXAMPLE
Sie stellte die neue Kerze in den Kerzenhalter.
She placed the new candle in the candle holder.
Die Kerze steckt sicher im Kerzenhalter.
The candle sits securely in the candle holder.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'einen Kerzenhalter auf den Tisch stellen' (to place a candle holder on the table), 'eine Kerze in den Kerzenhalter stecken' (to put a candle in the candle holder), and 'ein Kerzenhalter aus Metall oder Holz' (a candle holder made of metal or wood).
EXAMPLE
Zum Abendessen stellte er einen Kerzenhalter auf den Tisch.
He placed a candle holder on the table for dinner.
In real life
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