candelabrum
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candelabrum
A holder with several arms or sockets for light sources such as candles or electric lamps. It can stand on a table (table candelabrum) or hang from the ceiling (chandelier).
Der schwere, silberne Leuchter auf dem Kaminsims hatte Platz für fünf Kerzen.
The heavy silver candelabrum on the mantelpiece had room for five candles.
'Der Leuchter' (the candelabrum) is derived from the verb 'leuchten' (to shine). The ending '-er' here refers to an object that performs the function of the verb — so something that shines.
Die Kerzen im Leuchter leuchteten hell.
The candles in the candelabrum shone brightly.
'Leuchter' is often part of more specific terms. A 'Kronleuchter' (chandelier) hangs from the ceiling, a 'Kerzenleuchter' (candle holder/candelabrum) is for candles, and a 'Tischleuchter' (table candelabrum) stands on the table.
Über dem großen Esstisch hing ein prachtvoller Kronleuchter.
A magnificent chandelier hung above the large dining table.
Common actions are 'Kerzen in den Leuchter stecken' (to put candles into the candelabrum) or 'den Leuchter anzünden' (to light the candelabrum). Its position is often described with 'hängt von der Decke' (hangs from the ceiling) or 'steht auf dem Tisch' (stands on the table).
Für das Abendessen steckte sie frische Kerzen in den Leuchter.
For dinner, she put fresh candles into the candelabrum.
lamp
Lampe is a general term for a light fixture that produces artificial light. Leuchter is more specific and usually refers to a decorative holder with several arms or sockets. Use Lampe for an ordinary light fixture and Leuchter when this distinctive design is important.
Über dem Esstisch hängt ein großer Leuchter mit sechs Armen und sechs Lampen.
A large chandelier with six arms and six lamps hangs above the dining table.
Über dem Esstisch hängt eine einfache Lampe mit einer Fassung.
A simple lamp with one socket hangs above the dining table.
