die Kerze
Translation
candles
Examples
Die Kerzen brennen hell.
The candles are burning brightly.
Ich zünde eine Kerze an.
I am lighting a candle.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) anzünden to light (sth.) I am lighting a candle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Leuchte (light)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kerza', from Latin 'charta' (papyrus, later 'wick').
Memory Tips
Imagine a birthday cake covered in 'Kerzen' (candles). The English word 'care' sounds a bit like the start of 'Kerze', and you should take care with candles.