die Kerze
Translation
candle
Examples
Ich zünde eine Kerze an.
I am lighting a candle.
Die Kerze brennt hell.
The candle is burning brightly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) as a direct object The object of an action. Ich zünde eine Kerze an.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Licht (light); Antonyms: Dunkelheit (darkness)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kerza', related to Latin 'charta' (papyrus strip used as a wick).
Memory Tips
Imagine a candle on a birthday cake. The word 'Kerze' sounds a bit like 'care' for the light it provides.