Schlafzimmer

bedroom

noun SHLAHF-tsi-mer Rare

Usage Note

Schlafzimmer combines schlafen (to sleep) and Zimmer (room). The word also denotes a matching set of bedroom furniture, as in ein Schlafzimmer aus Eiche (an oak bedroom suite).

Examples

"Unser Schlafzimmer liegt nach Norden und bleibt schön kühl."

Natural Translation

Our bedroom faces north and stays nicely cool.

Literal Translation

Our bedroom lies to north and stays nicely cool.

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