Schlafraum

dormitory

noun SHLAHF-rowm Rare

Also means

sleeping room

Usage Note

Schlafraum is a shared sleeping room in a hostel, camp, or barracks with multiple beds. In hostel contexts it is also called Schlafsaal. Lockers (Schließfächer) in a Schlafraum allow guests to secure valuables overnight.

Examples

"Der Schlafraum hatte acht Etagenbetten und war fast ausgebucht."

Natural Translation

The dormitory had eight bunk beds and was almost fully booked.

Literal Translation

The sleeping room had eight bunk beds and was almost booked-out.

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