Osterkerze
dieNounEaster candle; paschal candle
English translations
- 01
Easter candle
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine große Kerze, die in der Osternacht geweiht wird und während der Osterzeit in der Kirche brennt.
- English meaning
- Easter candle
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Osterkerze symbolisiert das Licht Christi.
- English example
- The Easter candle symbolizes the light of Christ.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Osterkerze
- Plural Form
- die Osterkerzen
Related words
- Osterkerzchen
Small Easter candle
- Osterkerzlein
Small Easter candle
Example sentences with “Osterkerze”
Die Osterkerze wird in der Osternacht entzündet. (The Easter candle is lit during the Easter vigil.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Osterkerze a compound noun?
Yes, it is a compound of 'Ostern' (Easter) and 'Kerze' (candle). It is feminine (die).