Usage Note
Wohnzimmerdecke refers specifically to the ceiling of the living room. Germans often paint or stucco the Wohnzimmerdecke as part of renovation projects; a cracked or stained ceiling is a common complaint in older tenancies.
Examples
"Die Wohnzimmerdecke muss neu gestrichen werden."
Natural Translation
The living room ceiling needs to be repainted.
Literal Translation
The living-room-ceiling must newly painted become.
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