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lantern in German

lantern in German is Dachfenster, Dachflächenfenster, Laterne — lantern means a portable case with a light inside, made of glass or another see-through material to protect the flame or bulb.

lantern in German

Dachfenster
noun
(architectural element) An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
Dachflächenfenster
noun
(architectural element) An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
Laterne
noun

What does "lantern" mean?

  1. noun A portable case with a light inside, made of glass or another see-through material to protect the flame or bulb.
    "They lit a lantern to guide their way through the dark cave."
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lantern in a sentence

  • They lit a lantern to guide their way through the dark cave.
  • Paper lanterns floated down the river during the festival.

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What is "lantern" in German?

"lantern" in German is Dachfenster, Dachflächenfenster, Laterne. lantern means: A portable case with a light inside, made of glass or another see-through material to protect the flame or bulb.

How do you use "lantern" in a sentence?

Example: "They lit a lantern to guide their way through the dark cave." In German, "lantern" is Dachfenster, Dachflächenfenster, Laterne.

Are there other ways to say "lantern" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "lantern": Dachfenster, Dachflächenfenster, Laterne.

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