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Usages of die Laterne
Vor dem Tor des Gartens brennt eine alte Laterne.
In front of the garden gate an old lantern is burning.
Die Laterne wirft einen langen Schatten auf den Sand des Spielplatzes.
The lantern casts a long shadow on the sand of the playground.
Die Laterne am Tor flackert, weil die Batterie fast leer ist.
The lantern at the gate flickers because the battery is almost empty.
Die Laterne wurde bereits repariert, doch der Schatten bleibt.
The lantern has already been repaired, yet the shadow remains.
Leuchtende Laternen hängen im Park.
Glowing lanterns hang in the park.
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