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
'die Lampe' and 'der Leuchter' can both give light or hold light sources. 'Lampe' is the normal general word for a device with artificial light. 'Leuchter' more often means a holder for candles or for several lamps, often with several arms. A Leuchter often seems more decorative or special, for example as a Kerzenleuchter (candlestick / candleholder) or Kronleuchter (chandelier). The words can be confused because both are connected to lighting. In everyday language, however, people usually say 'Lampe' when they mean a simple lighting device. 'Leuchter' fits when the holder itself is important or when it has several light points.
Auf dem Esstisch steht ein alter Leuchter mit drei Kerzen.
There is an old candelabrum with three candles on the dining table.
In der Küche hängt eine helle Lampe über dem Tisch.
In the kitchen, a bright lamp hangs above the table.