Usage Note
Doppelbett refers to a bed for two people, typically 140–160 cm wide. A Queensize-Bett (160 cm) or Kingsize-Bett (180+ cm) are larger variants; the German standard single bed (Einzelbett) is 90 cm wide.
Examples
"Das Doppelbett nimmt fast die Hälfte des kleinen Schlafzimmers ein."
Natural Translation
The double bed takes up almost half of the small bedroom.
Literal Translation
The double bed takes up almost half of the small bedroom.
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