Polstergarnitur

upholstered suite, sofa set

noun POL-ster-gar-ni-toor Rare

Usage Note

Polstergarnitur is a matching set of upholstered seating — typically a Sofa (sofa) plus one or two Sessel (armchairs) — that constitutes the main seating in a German living room (Wohnzimmer). Buying a Polstergarnitur is a significant household investment.

Examples

"Sie ersetzten die alte Polstergarnitur durch ein modernes dunkelgraues Sofa."

Natural Translation

They replaced the old upholstered suite with a modern dark-grey sofa.

Literal Translation

They replaced the old upholstered-suite through a modern dark-grey sofa.

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