die Kerze
the candle
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/diː ˈkɛʁt͡sə/
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Cultural Note
Germans are the largest candle consumers in Europe. Candles are an essential part of creating Gemütlichkeit, especially during the dark winter months. Advent wreaths with four candles (Adventskranz) mark the Sundays leading up to Christmas.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich zünde eine Kerze an.
I'm lighting a candle.
Kerzen machen alles gemütlicher.
Candles make everything cozier.
Auf dem Tisch stehen drei Kerzen.
There are three candles on the table.