Bett
/bɛt/neuter
The German word for "bed" is Bett.
Bett refers to the piece of furniture used for sleeping.
Meaning: piece of furniture (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Bett is a neuter noun. Its plural form is Betten. To indicate possession (the genitive singular), use Bettes.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɛt/
Did you know?
- The word Bett shares an ancient root with the word for a 'grave', stemming from a Proto-Germanic word meaning a 'resting-place'.
- In Germany, it is common to see a Himmelbett, a four-poster bed with a canopy, which historically served to keep warmth in and insects out.
- In German, Bett is used to describe the bottom of a river or stream, known as a Flussbett.
Examples in context
- Tom log im Bett.Tom lied in bed.This sentence shows how to use Bett when someone is lying in it.Tatoeba #3555527 by Esperantostern, translation #3555349 by danepo
- Ich bin im Bett.I'm in bed.This sentence uses Bett to state that someone is currently in bed.Tatoeba #3755625 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2311273 by CM
- Wo ist das Bett?Where is the bed?This sentence shows how to ask for the location of the Bett.Tatoeba #10258580 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10257174 by AfricanQuant
- Das Hotelzimmer verfügt über ein bequemes Bett.The hotel room has a comfortable bed.
- Ich brauche ein neues Bett für mein Schlafzimmer.I need a new bed for my bedroom.
- Ich liebe es, in meinem gemütlichen Bett zu schlafen.I love sleeping in my cozy bed.
- Wir können uns auf das Bett setzen und fernsehen.We can sit on the bed and watch TV.
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Example conversation
Julia and Felix are looking at furniture in a store.
- JuliaWie findest du dieses Bett?What do you think of this bed?
- FelixDas Bett sieht toll aus.The bed looks great.
- JuliaIst es für dich bequem?Is it comfortable for you?
- FelixJa, das Bett ist perfekt.Yes, the bed is perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bed” translations and entries Bett, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bett, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
