Translation of German word "Bett" to English
dasBett
/bɛt/
Meaning
NounA piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep.
How to use
The neuter noun Bett ('bed') declines regularly in the singular (genitive des Bettes), but its plural is Betten (oblique ending). The idiom im Bett liegen means 'to lie in bed'.
🇬🇧 English
bed
Example
Das Bett ist sehr bequem.
The bed is very comfortable.
Ich schlafe im Bett.
I sleep in the bed.
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Common phrases
- im Bett— in bed (dative location)
- ins Bett gehen— to go to bed / sleep (accusative direction)
- das Bett machen— to make the bed
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What is the definition of the German word "das Bett"?▼
The German word "das Bett" is defined as: "A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep."
What does the German word "das Bett" mean?▼
The German word "das Bett" means "bed" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Bett"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Bett ist sehr bequem." (which translates as "The bed is very comfortable.").
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