kerzen

candles (plural of Kerze); to wax (verb)

Word details

German meaning
Völlig gerade, ohne jede Abweichung.
English meaning
Straight as an arrow
Synonym
pfeilgerade, schnurgerade
German example
Die Straße verlief kerzengerade durch die Ebene.
English example
The road ran straight as an arrow through the plain.

Example sentences with “kerzen”

  1. Wir zünden die Kerzen an. (We light the candles.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'kerzen' a noun or verb?

It is the plural of 'die Kerze' (noun) or the infinitive of 'kerzen' (rare verb).