German Phrase
Die Lampe 'Stopp angefordert' leuchtet.
Meaning
The sentence states that the lamp, which currently shows the status ‘Stopp angefordert’, is lit. It is often used in technical or industrial contexts where a lamp indicates a stop request.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to describe the visual status of a warning or stop‑request lamp in a factory, train station, or any control‑panel environment. It is a factual observation, not a command.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DieLampe'Stoppangefordert'leuchtet
Definite Article (Die)
‘Die’ is the feminine singular definite article used for nouns like ‘Lampe’.
Noun Gender (Lampe)
‘Lampe’ is a feminine noun, so it takes the article ‘die’ and the verb agrees in third‑person singular.
Quotation Marks
The phrase ‘Stopp angefordert’ is placed in single quotes to indicate a status label shown on the lamp.
Past Participle as Adjective (angefordert)
‘angefordert’ is the past participle of ‘anfordern’ and works like an adjective describing the lamp’s state.
Verb Position (leuchtet)
In a simple declarative sentence the verb occupies the second position (V2 rule).
🗨In Conversation
Ist die Lampe 'Stopp angefordert' an?
Is the 'Stop requested' lamp on?
Ja, die Lampe 'Stopp angefordert' leuchtet.
Yes, the 'Stop requested' lamp is lit.
✕Common Mistakes
Die Lampe 'Stop requested' leuchtet.
Do not translate the label; keep it exactly as it appears on the lamp.
Die Lampe 'Stopp angefordert' leuchten.
The verb must agree with the singular feminine noun; avoid 'leuchten' which is plural.
Der Lampe 'Stopp angefordert' leuchtet.
‘Lampe’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘die’, not ‘der’ or ‘das’.
↔Alternatives
Die Anzeige 'Stopp angefordert' ist aktiv.
The 'Stop requested' indicator is active.
Das 'Stopp angefordert'-Signal leuchtet.
The 'Stop requested' signal is lit.
Die 'Stopp angefordert'-Lampe zeigt Licht.
The 'Stop requested' lamp shows light.
Cultural Tip
In German technical language, status messages are often quoted exactly as they appear on the device. Keep the quotation marks and capitalization identical to the label on the hardware. Also, avoid translating the label itself; it stays in the original language to match the device’s display.