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"Lamp" in German: Lampe
die Lampe
Lamp in German is die Lampe. A desk lamp is oft eine Schreibtischlampe. Licht is light in general; Lampe is the object.
Evening reading
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How to pronounce Lampe
Say it
LAHM-puh
/ˈlampə/
LAHM-puh. Clear a, soft final e. Feminine: die Lampe.
"Lamp" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Lampe | lamp The object. | The object. |
| Schreibtischlampe | desk lamp Study setup. | Study setup. |
| Stehlampe | floor lamp Living room. | Living room. |
| die Lampe anmachen | to turn on the lamp Everyday action. | Everyday action. |
How to use Lampe in real life
- 1Evening reading
Mach bitte die Lampe an.
Please turn on the lamp.
Die Lampe an.
- 2Furniture shopping
Die Lampe passt gut zum Sofa.
The lamp matches the sofa well.
Die Lampe subject.
- 3Moving boxes
Vorsicht, die Lampe ist zerbrechlich.
Careful, the lamp is fragile.
Die Lampe.
Mistakes English speakers make with Lampe
Incorrect: der Lampe
Correct: die Lampe
Lampe is feminine.
Incorrect: das Licht anmachen (when you mean the lamp object)
Correct: die Lampe anmachen
Licht is light; Lampe is the fixture.
Good to know
Germans often prefer warm Lampe light over harsh ceiling glare. Asking Darf ich die Lampe anmachen? is polite in someone else's room.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Studying late
ChatPal
Ist die Lampe hell genug?
Is the lamp bright enough?
You
Nein. Die Lampe flackert etwas.
No. The lamp is flickering a bit.
ChatPal
Ich hole eine andere Lampe.
I'll get another lamp.
You
Danke. Die Lampe vom Schreibtisch reicht.
Thanks. The desk lamp is enough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lamp" in German
Gender?
Feminine: die Lampe.
Turn on the lamp?
Die Lampe anmachen / anschalten.
Desk lamp?
Schreibtischlampe.
Licht vs Lampe?
Licht = light; Lampe = the lamp object.
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