lantern

ˈlæntərn
lantern: light source enclosed in a case
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Translation of lantern into German

Noun

1.

lighting

light source enclosed in a case
  • He hung a lantern on the tent's entrance..Er hängte eine Laterne am Zelteingang auf
2.

navigation

TECH.
upper part of a lighthouse housing the light
TECH.
  • The lantern guided ships safely to shore.Die Laterne führte die Schiffe sicher an Land.
3.

architecture

TECH.
structure on a roof for light and air
TECH.
  • The lantern atop the building provided ventilation.Die Laterne auf dem Gebäude sorgte für Belüftung.
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Expressions with lantern: examples in English and translations in German

rote Laterne
The red lantern hung outside the shop.
chinesische Laterne
The festival was adorned with colorful Chinese lanterns.
Himmelslaterne
During the festival, hundreds of sky lanterns floated up into the night sky..
Sturmlaterne
They used a hurricane lantern to light the path during the storm..
markantes Kinn
He has a lantern jaw that makes him look serious.
hager
His lantern-jawed face made him look older.

Images of lantern

  • lantern: light source enclosed in a case
    (lighting) Laterne
  • lantern: upper part of a lighthouse housing the light
    (navigation) Laterne
  • lantern: structure on a roof for light and air
    (architecture) Laterne

Synonyms and analogies of lantern in English

Examples of lantern in a sentence

  • She carried a lantern to light the way.
  • The lighthouse's lantern was visible for miles.
  • They cleaned the lantern to ensure it shone brightly.
  • The cathedral's lantern was visible from miles away.
  • A lantern was added to the design for better airflow.

Translations of "lantern" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieLaternenf.

To prevent any accidents, they quickly put out the lantern.

Um Unfälle zu vermeiden, löschten sie schnell die Laterne.

dasWindlichtnn.

The assortment reaches from the small lantern up to the massive dining table.

Das Angebot reicht hier vom kleinen Windlicht bis zum massiven Esstisch.

Lampionn.

And the children have never seen a sky lantern before.

Und die Kinder haben wiederum noch nie ein Lampion gesehen.

dasLaternenfestnn.

Too bad you can't go to that lantern wishing thing tonight.

Schade, dass du heute nicht zum Laternenfest kannst.

dieLampenf.

Put down that pillow and take this lantern to the drug room.

Runter mit dem Kissen, und diese Lampe kommt in den Drogenraum.

dieLeuchtenf.

He bought a red lantern for the outdoor party this weekend.

Er kaufte eine rote Leuchte für die Gartenparty am Wochenende.

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lantern: Examples and translations in context

She carefully approached the knocked lantern flickering in the wind.

Sie näherte sich vorsichtig der umgefallenen Laterne, die im Wind flackerte.

Without their star striker, they might end up with the red lantern.

Ohne ihren Torjäger könnten sie am Ende die rote Laterne übernehmen.

She joked that someone has to take the red lantern each tournament.

Sie witzelte, dass bei jedem Turnier jemand die rote Laterne tragen müsse.

The lantern dangled from the ceiling, providing a warm glow.

Die Laterne hing von der Decke und verströmte ein warmes Licht.

After three defeats, the club suddenly found itself with the red lantern.

Nach drei Niederlagen fand sich der Verein plötzlich mit der roten Laterne wieder.

The doused lantern hung quietly, forgotten after the sudden storm.

Die gelöschte Laterne hing still, vergessen nach dem plötzlichen Sturm.

They watched the wobbling lantern flicker in the cool evening breeze.

Sie beobachteten die flackernde Laterne, die im kühlen Abendwind wackelte.

Despite being lantern rouge, she received the loudest applause at the finish line.

Obwohl sie die rote Laterne war, bekam sie im Ziel den lautesten Applaus.

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