Kerzenleuchter

candlestick

noun KER-tsen-loykh-ter Rare

Also means

candelabra

Usage Note

Kerzenleuchter is any holder designed to support one or more candles upright and catch dripping wax. A single-candle holder is Kerzenhalter; a multi-armed version is Kandelaber. Common on German Adventsgestecke (Advent arrangements).

Examples

"Auf dem Esstisch stehen zwei silberne Kerzenleuchter mit weißen Kerzen."

Natural Translation

On the dining table stand two silver candlesticks with white candles.

Literal Translation

On the dining-table stand two silver candlesticks with white candles.

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