Lampe
/ˈlampə/feminine
The German word for lamp is Lampe.
The word Lampe refers to a device that produces light. You can be more specific by using compound nouns: die Tischlampe for a table lamp, die Stehlampe for a floor lamp and die Schreibtischlampe for a desk lamp. To interact with a lamp, you use the verb einschalten to turn it on and ausschalten to turn it off.
Meaning: device producing light (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Lampe is a feminine noun. When using the indefinite article in the dative case, it changes to einer (e.g., einer Lampe).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlampə/
Did you know?
- The phrase jemandem eine Lampe verpassen literally means to give someone a lamp, but it actually means to punch them in the face.
- When referring to the light bulb specifically, Germans use Glühbirne, which literally translates to 'glow pear'.
- In certain historical German contexts, if someone is referred to by the name Lampe, it is actually a shortened version of the traditional name Lambert.
Examples in context
- Die Lampe ist grau.The lamp is grey.This sentence describes the color of the Lampe.Tatoeba #1287791 by Esperantostern, translation #819040 by sundown
- Die Lampe ging aus.The lamp went out.This sentence shows the Lampe going out.Tatoeba #10017903 by Melang, translation #3565087 by CK
- Ich brauche eine Lampe.I need a lamp.This sentence expresses a need for a Lampe.Tatoeba #12388775 by mayabe, translation #2631910 by Joseph
- Guten Tag, könnten Sie bitte die Lampe einschalten?Hello, could you please turn on the lamp?
- Dieses Zimmer benötigt eine neue Leuchte.This room needs a new lamp.
- Hey, kannst du bitte die Lampe ausschalten?Hey, can you please turn off the lamp?
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are decorating their new living room.
- MaximilianGefällt dir diese Lampe?Do you like this lamp?
- LauraJa, die Lampe sieht gut aus.Yes, the lamp looks good.
- MaximilianSoll ich sie kaufen, Laura?Should I buy it, Laura?
- LauraJa, bitte mach das.Yes, please do that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lamp” translations and entries Lampe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Lampe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
