The idea
In this set, “die Deckenleuchte” (ceiling light), “die Stehlampe” (floor lamp), “der Lampenschirm” (lampshade), “der Lichtschalter” (light switch), “die Helligkeit” (brightness), “die Blendung” (glare) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| die Deckenleuchte | die Deckenleuchten | ceiling light |
| die Stehlampe | die Stehlampen | floor lamp |
| der Lampenschirm | die Lampenschirme | lampshade |
| der Lichtschalter | die Lichtschalter | light switch |
| die Helligkeit | — | brightness |
| die Blendung | die Blendungen | glare |
Examples
- Die Deckenleuchte hängt direkt über dem großen Tisch.The ceiling light hangs directly over the large table.
- Die Stehlampe beleuchtet nur die Ecke neben dem Sessel.The floor lamp lights only the corner next to the armchair.
- Der Lampenschirm ist auf einer Seite eingerissen.The lampshade is torn on one side.
- Der Lichtschalter für den Flur sitzt neben der Tür.The light switch for the corridor is beside the door.
- Die Helligkeit wirkt auf dem Foto stärker als im Raum.The brightness looks stronger in the photo than in the room.
- Die Blendung stört mich besonders beim Lesen.The glare particularly bothers me while reading.
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Watch out
Do not use “die Deckenleuchte” and “die Stehlampe” as interchangeable labels: here they mean ceiling light and floor lamp. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
Try it yourself
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „ceiling light“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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die Deckenleuchte
die Deckenleuchte means ceiling light in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Stehlampe“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Stehlampen
die Stehlampen. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The brightness looks stronger in the photo than in the room.
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Die Helligkeit wirkt auf dem Foto stärker als im Raum.
Die Helligkeit wirkt auf dem Foto stärker als im Raum. — The brightness looks stronger in the photo than in the room. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „ceiling light“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Stehlampe“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The brightness looks stronger in the photo than in the room.
Die Helligkeit wirkt auf dem Foto stärker als im Raum.
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with lighting in a room in three German sentences, using “die Deckenleuchte”, “die Stehlampe” and “der Lampenschirm” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Deckenleuchten”).