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Etagenbett

bunk bed

noun eh-TAH-gen-bet Rare
Travel & Places Accommodation

Usage Note

Etagenbett describes a bunk bed where one bed is stacked above another. It is the standard term in hostels (Jugendherbergen) and is common in shared dormitory rooms where travellers book by the bed.

Examples

"Im Schlafsaal standen sechs Etagenbetten, sodass zwölf Gäste untergebracht werden konnten."

Natural Translation

In the dormitory there were six bunk beds, so that twelve guests could be accommodated.

Literal Translation

In the dormitory stood six bunk beds, so that twelve guests accommodated could be.

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