"Το φως έρχεται από τη λάμπα."

Translation: The light comes from the lamp.

[cparticle]

"The light is coming from the lamp" is also correct and a literal translation.

[Theo_Matrakas]

You're right! Added :)

[joe_t4]

Reading other comments in this section, it appears that some Greek speakers use λάμπα to mean a light bulb, although my dictionary gives a different word. This reminds me of another word in this section κουζίνα which is used for oven / stove / cooker as well as kitchen. Very confusing!

[jaye16]

Yes, that's true. It's only through context that they can be distinguished. There is also the noun..."φωτιστικό" which is an alternative translation but is not as commonly used.

[Vivliothykarios]

"... from the lightbulb" should also be accepted.

[joe_t4]

Ο Λαμπτήρας = electric light bulb.

[jaye16]

True but if I had to buy a "light bulb" I'd ask for "μια λάμπα".

[jaye16]

I'm afraid that's not the way we say it in English.

[D.Agathangelou]

What is the difference between "The light comes from the lamp"/"Το φως έρχεται από τη λάμπα." & "The light derives from the lamp"/"Το φως προέρχεται από τη λάμπα."

Should not the word "derives" be accepted here or does it has another meaning?

[D_..]

Isn't there an intermediary process implied in derive, rather than direct link?