noun
lamp, light
A2
Lampe (die) means 'lamp' or 'light' in the sense of a lighting device. Feminine noun with plural Lampen, regular declension (die Lampe, die Lampen). Distinguish Lampe (object) from Licht (light as illumination). No special preposition. Commonly used for lamps, bedside or ceiling fixtures.
Examples
Der Techniker reparierte die Lampe, obwohl sie beschädigt war.
The technician repaired the lamp even though it was damaged.
Schalte die Lampe aus, bitte.
Please switch off the light.
Die Lampe ist kaputt.
The lamp is broken.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a bedside lamp labeled 'Lampe' glowing softly
die — think 'die Lampe' (feminine): imagine a pink lamp
Notes
Feminine noun; plural 'Lampen'. Very common household word.