Osterkerzlein

dasNoun

little Easter candle

English translations

  1. 01

    fireweed

Word details

German meaning
Ein kleines, oft verziertes Wachslicht, das traditionell in der Osterzeit in Kirchen und Häusern verwendet wird.
English meaning
Small Easter candle
Synonym
kleine Osterkerze
German example
Das Osterkerzlein verbreitete einen sanften Duft im ganzen Raum.
English example
The small Easter candle spread a gentle fragrance throughout the room.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Osterkerzlein
Plural Form
die Osterkerzlein

Example sentences with “Osterkerzlein”

  1. Das Osterkerzlein schmückt den Tisch. (The little Easter candle decorates the table.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you form the possessive of Osterkerzlein?

As a neuter noun, the genitive singular is 'des Osterkerzleins'. You add an '-s' to the word.