Tischlampe

table lamp

noun TISH-lam-peh Rare

Also means

desk lamp

Usage Note

Tischlampe is a lamp designed to stand on a table, desk, or sideboard. A focused desk version is Schreibtischlampe. The lampshade is Lampenschirm, which can be bought separately to personalise the lamp.

Examples

"Die Tischlampe auf dem Nachttisch gibt ein angenehm gedämpftes Licht ab."

Natural Translation

The table lamp on the bedside table emits a pleasantly subdued light.

Literal Translation

The table-lamp on the bedside-table gives off a pleasantly subdued light.

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