das Teelicht
tea light
A small, usually round candle in a thin metal or plastic container, often used for decoration or to keep food warm.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Tisch brannte ein Teelicht in einem Glas.
A tea light was burning in a glass on the table.
das Teelicht
tea light
das Teelicht, die Teelichte
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Teelicht, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Teelichte |
| genitive | des Teelichts |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Teelicht | die Teelichte die Teelichter |
| accusative | das Teelicht | die Teelichte die Teelichter |
| dative | dem Teelicht | den Teelichten den Teelichtern |
| genitive | des Teelichts des Teelichtes | der Teelichte der Teelichter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Teelicht' (tea light) is made up of 'Tee' (tea) and 'Licht' (light). The name recalls how these small candles were originally used to keep tea warm; today, they often serve other purposes too.
EXAMPLE
Für den Nachmittagstee stellte sie ein Teelicht unter die Teekanne.
For afternoon tea, she placed a tea light under the teapot.
Typical collocations
'Teelicht' (tea light) is particularly common with the verbs 'anzünden' (to light), 'brennen' (to burn), and 'ausblasen' (to blow out). 'Ein Teelicht in einen Teelichthalter stellen' (to place a tea light in a tea light holder) is also a typical phrase.
EXAMPLE
Bitte zünde ein Teelicht an, damit es auf dem Balkon gemütlicher wird.
Please light a tea light to make the balcony feel cozier.
Safe use
Tea lights are often used in a glass or a special tea light holder. The container protects the surface underneath and makes it easier to handle the burning candle safely.
EXAMPLE
Sie stellte das Teelicht in ein dickes Glas, bevor sie es anzündete.
She placed the tea light in a thick glass before lighting it.
In real life
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