der Kerzenleuchter
candlestick
A usually decorative holder for one or more candles.
EXAMPLE
Der silberne Kerzenleuchter steht in der Mitte des Esstisches.
The silver candlestick stands in the middle of the dining table.
der Kerzenleuchter
candlestick
der Kerzenleuchter, die Kerzenleuchter
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kerzenleuchter, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kerzenleuchter |
| genitive | des Kerzenleuchters |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kerzenleuchter | die Kerzenleuchter |
| accusative | den Kerzenleuchter | die Kerzenleuchter |
| dative | dem Kerzenleuchter | den Kerzenleuchtern |
| genitive | des Kerzenleuchters | der Kerzenleuchter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Kerzenleuchter' (candlestick) is made up of 'Kerzen' (candles) and 'Leuchter' (candleholder). The component 'Kerzen' indicates that the holder is intended for one or more candles.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Kaminsims steht ein alter Kerzenleuchter aus Messing.
An old brass candlestick stands on the mantelpiece.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'einen Kerzenleuchter aufstellen' (to set out a candlestick), 'ein Kerzenleuchter aus Silber' (a silver candlestick), and 'ein mehrarmiger Kerzenleuchter' (a branched candlestick). These often describe the material, shape, or number of arms.
EXAMPLE
Für die festliche Tafel stellte sie einen mehrarmigen Kerzenleuchter auf.
She set out a branched candlestick for the festive table setting.
Context clues
Words such as 'silbern' (silver), 'verziert' (decorated), 'mehrarmig' (branched), 'Tafel' (banquet table), or 'antik' (antique) often indicate that 'Kerzenleuchter' (candlestick) refers to a decorative object. In historical or religious contexts, it can also be part of a ceremonial setting.
EXAMPLE
Der kunstvoll verzierte Kerzenleuchter passte gut zur festlich gedeckten Tafel.
The intricately decorated candlestick went well with the festively set table.
In real life
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