adjectiveadverb
komfortabel
comfortable
The German word "komfortabel" is an adjective meaning "comfortable" or "convenient". It is borrowed from French and relates to comfort. The root is "Komfort" (comfort), derived from Latin comfortare, meaning to strengthen or support.
Similar words:
- bequem (comfortable, cozy)
- angenehm (pleasant)
- praktisch (practical)
Differences:
- komfortabel often emphasizes physical comfort and modern convenience.
- bequem emphasizes ease and relaxation, sometimes informal.
- angenehm focuses on a pleasant or agreeable feeling, broader than just physical.
- praktisch stresses usefulness and practicality rather than comfort.
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Examples
Das Hotelzimmer ist sehr komfortabel.adjective
The hotel room is very comfortable.
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