das Schlafzimmer, –
bedroom
Ein Raum in einer Wohnung oder einem Haus, in dem Menschen schlafen und oft ein Bett steht.
The German word "Schlafzimmer" is a compound noun made of two words:
- Schlaf = "sleep"
- Zimmer = "room"
Meaning: It means "bedroom", the room designated primarily for sleeping.
Similar words:
- Schlafraum (sleeping room) — less common, sometimes used in communal living
- Schlafstätte (place to sleep) — more general, can mean any sleeping spot or accommodation
Difference:
"Schlafzimmer" specifically denotes a private room in a home for sleeping, while "Schlafraum" or "Schlafstätte" can be more general or less formal terms for places to sleep.
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Examples
Das Schlafzimmer ist sehr geräumig.noun
The bedroom is very spacious.
Im Schlafzimmer steht ein großer Schrank.noun
In the bedroom there is a large wardrobe.
Wie viele Schlafzimmer hat das Haus?noun
How many bedrooms does the house have?
Wir streichen das Schlafzimmer morgen blau.noun
We are painting the bedroom blue tomorrow.
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