Also means
coverlet
Usage Note
Tagesdecke is a decorative cover spread over a made bed during the day for a neat appearance. It is removed at night; differs from Bettdecke (duvet used for sleeping) and Überwurf (decorative throw over a sofa).
Examples
"Die Tagesdecke aus Leinen verleiht dem Schlafzimmer ein aufgeräumtes Erscheinungsbild."
Natural Translation
The linen bedspread gives the bedroom a tidy appearance.
Literal Translation
The bedspread made of linen lends the bedroom a tidy appearance.
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