Usage Note
Kerze is a candle, lit in church and on the Advent wreath. Eine Kerze anzünden is to light a candle, often as a gesture of remembrance or prayer. The plural is Kerzen.
Examples
"Am ersten Advent zündet man eine Kerze an."
Natural Translation
On the first Advent one lights a candle.
Literal Translation
On-the first Advent lights one a candle on.
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