Translation of German word "Schlafzimmer" to English
dasSchlafzimmer
/ʃlaːf.tsɪmɐ/
Meaning
NounA room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping.
How to use
The neuter noun Schlafzimmer ('bedroom') is a compound of the verb root schlafen (to sleep) and Zimmer (room). Plural is identical: die Schlafzimmer.
🇬🇧 English
bedroom
Example
Meine Mutter hat das Schlafzimmer renoviert, bevor ich zurückkam.
My mother renovated the bedroom before I came back.
Das Schlafzimmer hat ein Bett.
The bedroom has a bed.
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Common phrases
- im Schlafzimmer— in the bedroom (dative location)
- großes Schlafzimmer— large bedroom
- Schlafzimmermöbel— bedroom furniture (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "das Schlafzimmer"?▼
The German word "das Schlafzimmer" is defined as: "A room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping."
What does the German word "das Schlafzimmer" mean?▼
The German word "das Schlafzimmer" means "bedroom" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Meine Mutter hat das Schlafzimmer renoviert, bevor ich zurückkam." (which translates as "My mother renovated the bedroom before I came back.").
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