Lampe

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

PluralLampen

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
nominativedie Lampedie Lampen
genitiveder Lampeder Lampen
dativeder Lampeden Lampen
accusativedie Lampedie Lampen

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.

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