Schlafzimmer
/ˈʃlaːfˌt͡sɪmɐ/neuter
The English word "bedroom" is Schlafzimmer in German. Wiktionary also lists Schlafstube.
Meaning: room in a house where a bed is kept for sleeping (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Schlafzimmer | /ˈʃlaːfˌt͡sɪmɐ/ | neuter |
| Schlafstube | feminine |
A bedroom is a room in a house where a bed is kept for sleeping.
What does it mean word for word?
The compound noun Schlafzimmer is made of Schlaf (sleep) and Zimmer (room).
Which one should you use?
Schlafzimmer is the standard, modern term for a bedroom. In contrast, Schlafstube is an archaic or regional term often used in a historical or rural context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Schlafzimmer remains Schlafzimmer, as the word does not change in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃlaːfˌtsɪmɐ/
Did you know?
- The term Stube found in Schlafstube refers to a room with a tiled stove, which was the only source of heat in many historical German homes.
- The German word Zimmer is a linguistic relative of the English word 'chamber', though they have diverged significantly in modern usage.
- While English speakers often use 'bedroom' as a generic term, German speakers frequently name the room based on who occupies it, like using Kinderzimmer for a 'child's room'.
Examples in context
- Ich bin im Schlafzimmer.I am in the bedroom.Tatoeba #12709951 by Waldelfe, translation #11787844 by terrynoti
- Wo ist das Schlafzimmer?Where is the bedroom?Tatoeba #12864693 by Waldelfe, translation #2312456 by Adelpa
- Sie kam ins Schlafzimmer.She came to the bedroom.Tatoeba #9035995 by Yorwba, translation #9408633 by BobbyLee
- Der Gast wird in das Schlafzimmer geführt.The guest is led into the bedroom.
- 139 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are showing a guest their new apartment.
- FelixHier ist das Schlafzimmer.Here is the bedroom.
- LauraDas Schlafzimmer ist wirklich groß.The bedroom is really big.
- FelixJa, es gibt viel Platz.Yes, there is plenty of space.
- LauraIch mag die Farben hier.I like the colors here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bedroom” translations and entries Schlafzimmer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schlafzimmer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
