es ist mir bequem
In German, "i am comfortable" is translated as es ist mir bequem.
This phrase is used to say that a physical position or a piece of furniture provides physical ease.
Which one should you use?
While es ist mir bequem refers specifically to physical ease (like a soft chair), ich fühle mich wohl is used for general well-being or feeling comfortable in a social or emotional sense.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying ich bin bequem to mean you are physically comfortable. In German, this mistake implies that the person themselves is a comfortable or easy-going person, rather than describing their physical state.
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Example conversation
Julian and Laura are testing out a new armchair in a furniture store.
- JulianSetz dich mal rein, Laura!Sit in it, Laura!
- LauraOh ja, es ist mir sehr bequem.Oh yes, it is very comfortable for me.
- JulianFindest du das Design auch schön?Do you also think the design is nice?
- LauraJa, und es ist mir bequem, also kaufen wir es.Yes, and it is comfortable for me, so we are buying it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bequem, es, mir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
