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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLaterne
Pronunciation / Transliteration: laˈtɛʁnə
"Wir haben eine Laterne mitgebracht, um den Weg zu beleuchten."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A portable light source, typically enclosed in a protective case, often used outdoors.
"We carried a lantern to light our way through the dark forest." - 2
A decorative light fixture that is often hung or placed in a prominent location.
"The garden was adorned with colorful lanterns for the festival."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'lanterna', meaning a lamp or lantern, which likely came from the Greek 'lampter' (torch, lamp). It entered Middle English via Old French 'lanterne' during the late 14th century, initially referring to a portable case holding a light source to protect it from wind or rain.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lantern" is said worldwide
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lanterne
Transliteration: lɑ̃.tʁn
"Nous avons utilisé une lanterne pour éclairer le chemin."
Laterne
Transliteration: laˈtɛʁnə
"Wir haben eine Laterne mitgebracht, um den Weg zu beleuchten."
lanterna
Transliteration: lanˈtɛrna
"Abbiamo portato una lanterna per illuminare il sentiero."
linterna
Transliteration: linˈteɾna
"Llevamos una linterna para iluminar el camino."
lanterna
Transliteration: lɐ̃ˈtʁenɐ
"Trouxemos uma lanterna para iluminar o caminho."
दीपक
Transliteration: dīpak
"हमने रास्ता रोशन करने के लिए दीपक लिया।"
灯笼
Transliteration: dēnglóng
"我们带着灯笼照亮道路。"
랜턴
Transliteration: laenteon
"우리는 길을 밝히기 위해 랜턴을 가져갔습니다."
ランタン
Transliteration: rantan
"私たちは道を照らすためにランタンを持って行きました。"
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