die Straßenlaterne
Translation
street light, street lamp
Examples
Die Straßenlaterne beleuchtet die dunkle Gasse.
The street light illuminates the dark alley.
Eine kaputte Straßenlaterne flackerte.
A broken street light was flickering.
Grammar Patterns
Used as a subject or object. Die Straßenlaterne spendet Licht.
Similar Words
Lampe
Etymology
From 'Straße' (street) + 'Laterne' (lantern). Literally a 'street lantern'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a lantern hanging on a post on the street to light the way at night.