der Lampenschirm
lampshade
A cover for a lamp that blocks, directs, or softens the light.
EXAMPLE
Der Lampenschirm über dem Esstisch spendet ein warmes, gedämpftes Licht.
The lampshade above the dining table gives off a warm, soft light.
der Lampenschirm
lampshade
der Lampenschirm, die Lampenschirme
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Lampenschirm, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Lampenschirme |
| genitive | des Lampenschirmes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Lampenschirm | die Lampenschirme |
| accusative | den Lampenschirm | die Lampenschirme |
| dative | dem Lampenschirm | den Lampenschirmen |
| genitive | des Lampenschirmes des Lampenschirms | der Lampenschirme |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound nouns
'Lampenschirm' (lampshade) is made up of 'Lampe' (lamp) and 'Schirm' (shade). The first component appears in the form 'Lampen-': it means a shade for a lamp.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Lampenschirm passt gut zu den Möbeln im Wohnzimmer.
The new lampshade goes well with the furniture in the living room.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'einen Lampenschirm kaufen' (to buy a lampshade), 'einen Lampenschirm wechseln' (to change a lampshade), and 'einen Lampenschirm anbringen' (to fit a lampshade). The material is also often mentioned, for example 'ein Lampenschirm aus Stoff oder Papier' (a lampshade made of fabric or paper).
EXAMPLE
Wir möchten einen Lampenschirm aus hellem Stoff kaufen.
We would like to buy a lampshade made of light-colored fabric.
Descriptive patterns
When describing a lampshade, people often mention its shape, color, or material. Typical adjectives are 'rund' (round), 'groß' (large), 'weiß' (white), and 'modern' (modern).
EXAMPLE
Der runde weiße Lampenschirm macht das Licht im Schlafzimmer angenehmer.
The round white lampshade makes the light in the bedroom more pleasant.
In real life
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