Leuchtturm

lighthouse

noun LOYKHT-toorm Rare

Origin: from leuchten, to shine, plus Turm

Usage Note

Leuchtturm is masculine and takes umlaut in the plural: Leuchttürme. A coastal landmark, it also serves as a metaphor: a Leuchtturmprojekt is a flagship project meant to shine as an example.

Examples

"Der Leuchtturm warnt die Schiffe vor den Klippen."

Natural Translation

The lighthouse warns ships of the cliffs.

Literal Translation

The lighthouse warns the ships before the cliffs.

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