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lamppost in German

lamppost in German is Laternenpfahl — lamppost means a tall post that holds a light to illuminate a street or path.

lamppost in German

Laternenpfahl
noun
The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.

What does "lamppost" mean?

  1. noun A tall post that holds a light to illuminate a street or path.
    "A dog was tied to the lamppost outside the shop."
  2. noun Informally, a very tall, thin person.
    "Her brother's grown into a real lamppost this year."

lamppost in a sentence

  • A dog was tied to the lamppost outside the shop.
  • Her brother's grown into a real lamppost this year.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "lamppost" in German?

"lamppost" in German is Laternenpfahl. lamppost means: A tall post that holds a light to illuminate a street or path.

How do you use "lamppost" in a sentence?

Example: "A dog was tied to the lamppost outside the shop." In German, "lamppost" is Laternenpfahl.

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