das Laken, –
sheet
Ein großes, dünnes Tuch, das man auf eine Matratze legt, um darauf zu schlafen.
The German word "Laken" translates to "sheet" in English. It refers to a large piece of fabric used to cover a bed or to lie on. The word "Bettlaken" specifically means "bedsheet." Some related words with the same origin include "Bettdecke" (duvet) and "Kopfkissen" (pillow), which are also commonly used in the context of bedding.
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Examples
Ich kaufe ein neues Laken für mein Bett.noun
I am buying a new sheet for my bed.
Das Laken ist frisch gewaschen.noun
The sheet is freshly washed.
Wir legen das saubere Laken auf das Bett.noun
We are putting the clean sheet on the bed.
Im Schrank liegen viele bunte Laken.noun
In the closet there are many colorful sheets.
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