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Eckbank

corner bench

noun EK-bank Rare
Home & Lifestyle Furniture

Also means

corner seating unit

Usage Note

Eckbank refers to an L-shaped bench set into a dining-room corner, typically paired with a table. A staple of German Küchensitzecken (kitchen dining nooks), it maximises seating in small spaces.

Examples

"Die Eckbank in der Küche bietet Platz für sechs Personen."

Natural Translation

The corner bench in the kitchen seats six people.

Literal Translation

The corner-bench in the kitchen offers place for six people.

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