Teelichter

tealights

noun TEH-likh-ter Rare

Also means

tea candles

Usage Note

Teelichter (plural; singular Teelicht) are small disc-shaped candles in aluminium cups, used in Teelichthaltern or as warmers under teapots and fondue pots. Burn time is typically 3–8 hours; paraffin and soy versions are widely available.

Examples

"Abends brannte sie mehrere Teelichter auf der Fensterbank."

Natural Translation

In the evening she burned several tealights on the windowsill.

Literal Translation

In the evening she burnt several tealights on the window sill.

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