Kerzchen

dasNoun

small candle; little candle

English translations

  1. 01

    little candle

  2. 02

    small candle

Word details

German meaning
Ein kleines Licht in Form einer Kerze.
English meaning
Small candle
Synonym
kleine Wachskerze
German example
Auf dem Geburtstagskuchen waren viele kleine Kerzchen.
English example
There were many small candles on the birthday cake.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Kerzchen
Plural Form
die Kerzchen

Example sentences with “Kerzchen”

  1. Sie zündete ein kleines Kerzchen an. (She lit a little candle.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kerzchen a diminutive noun in German?

Yes, 'Kerzchen' is the diminutive form of 'Kerze' (candle), created by adding the '-chen' suffix. All German nouns ending in '-chen' are neuter (das).