Schrankbett

Murphy bed

noun SHRANK-bet Rare

Also means

fold-down bed

Usage Note

Schrankbett (also Wandbett) is a bed that folds vertically into a wall cabinet when not in use, freeing floor space in small flats. A popular solution for studio apartments and guest rooms with limited square metres.

Examples

"Das Schrankbett im Gästezimmer lässt sich tagsüber hochklappen, um Platz zu schaffen."

Natural Translation

The Murphy bed in the guest room can be folded up during the day to create space.

Literal Translation

The fold-down bed in the guest room can be folded up during the day to create space.

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