die Laternen
Translation
lanterns, street lamps
Examples
Die Laternen beleuchten die dunkle Straße.
The street lamps illuminate the dark street.
Zum Fest hängen wir bunte Laternen auf.
For the festival, we hang up colourful lanterns.
Grammar Patterns
to walk with a lantern mit einer Laterne gehen We walk through the night with a lantern.
to light a lantern eine Laterne an|zünden He lights the lantern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Leuchte, die Lampe
Etymology
From Latin 'lanterna', which is related to the Greek 'lampter' (torch).
Memory Tips
Picture a classic street 'lantern' from an old movie. The 'Later-' part sounds a bit like 'later' – the light you need 'later' at night.