Bettwäsche

bed linen

noun BET-vae-she Rare

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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