A1 noun Neutral #4,120 am häufigsten

candle

/ˈkændl/

A stick made of wax with a string called a wick inside that you burn to produce light. It is commonly used for decoration, during power outages, or for religious and celebratory purposes.

Beispiele

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1

I lit a candle because the power went out during the storm.

I lit a candle because the power went out during the storm.

2

The grand ballroom was illuminated by the soft glow of a hundred candles.

The grand ballroom was illuminated by the soft glow of a hundred candles.

3

Can you grab a candle from the kitchen drawer?

Can you grab a candle from the kitchen drawer?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
candle
Verb
candle
Adjektiv
candled
Verwandt
candlestick
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Merkhilfe

Visualize a birthday cake; the 'C' in Candle stands for the 'C'ake it stands on.

Schnelles Quiz

Make sure to ______ the candle before you go to sleep.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: blow out

Beispiele

1

I lit a candle because the power went out during the storm.

everyday

I lit a candle because the power went out during the storm.

2

The grand ballroom was illuminated by the soft glow of a hundred candles.

formal

The grand ballroom was illuminated by the soft glow of a hundred candles.

3

Can you grab a candle from the kitchen drawer?

informal

Can you grab a candle from the kitchen drawer?

4

The study explores the chemical composition of various types of candle wax.

academic

The study explores the chemical composition of various types of candle wax.

5

Our retail store specializes in handmade scented candles for corporate gifting.

business

Our retail store specializes in handmade scented candles for corporate gifting.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
candle
Verb
candle
Adjektiv
candled
Verwandt
candlestick

Häufige Kollokationen

light a candle to ignite the wick of a candle
blow out a candle to extinguish the flame with air
scented candle a candle that releases a pleasant smell
birthday candle a small candle used on a cake
burn a candle to keep a candle lit

Häufige Phrasen

burn the candle at both ends

to work too hard without enough rest

can't hold a candle to

to not be as good as someone or something else

light a candle to someone

to honor or pray for someone

Wird oft verwechselt mit

candle vs candy

Candy is a sweet food made with sugar, while a candle is used for light.

candle vs kindle

Kindle is a verb meaning to start a fire, whereas candle is the physical object.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'candle' refers to the whole object. The part you light is the 'wick', and the substance it is made of is 'wax'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'close the candle' when they mean 'blow out' or 'extinguish' the candle.

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Merkhilfe

Visualize a birthday cake; the 'C' in Candle stands for the 'C'ake it stands on.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin word 'candela', which comes from 'candere', meaning to shine or be white.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (singular: candle, plural: candles) Often follows verbs: light, blow out, burn, extinguish
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Kultureller Kontext

In many cultures, candles are placed on birthday cakes, with one candle usually representing each year of the person's life.

Schnelles Quiz

Make sure to ______ the candle before you go to sleep.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: blow out

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garage

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basement

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balcony

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porch

A1

A porch is a covered structure attached to the entrance of a building. It typically has a roof and serves as a space to sit outside while being protected from rain or direct sun.

drawer

A1

A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.

fridge

A1

A fridge is a large kitchen appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for longer. It is the shortened, most common name for a refrigerator used in daily life.

stove

A1

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microwave

A1

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washing machine

A1

A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.

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