German Word · Intermediate
Laterne
lampion, paper lantern
Pronunciation: /laˈtɛʁnə/
Meaning
lampion, paper lantern
Example
Vor der Kaserne, vor dem großen Tor, Stand eine Laterne, und steht sie noch davor, so woll'n wir uns da wiederseh'n
In front of the barracks, by the great gate, stood a street lamp, and should it still be there, then that's where we shall meet again
Practice tips
- Practice Laterne out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.