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Doppelbett

double bed

noun DO-pel-bet Rare

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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