English–German
“cushion” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpɔlstɐ/
Example
Die Polster auf dem Sofa sind weich.
The sofa cushions are soft.
How to say “cushion” in German
“Cushion” in German is Polster.
A soft, filled layer between a person and a hard seat or backrest, also serving as upholstered padding in furniture.
Example sentences with Polster
Sie tauschten das abgenutzte Polster gegen ein neues aus.
They replaced the worn cushion with a new one.
Tips for using Polster
- Polster is neuter, with the unchanged plural die Polster, while Kissen usually denotes a loose pillow or small cushion.