Also means
bedding
Usage Note
Bettwäsche refers collectively to sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases. It is a mass noun in German (no plural in normal use). German Bettwäsche typically consists of a Bettbezug (duvet cover) and Kopfkissenbezug (pillowcase), without a flat sheet.
Examples
"Die Bettwäsche wird einmal pro Woche gewechselt."
Natural Translation
The bed linen is changed once a week.
Literal Translation
The bed-laundry is changed once per week.
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