German Conversation · Level 30
89 words
German word
Decke
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdɛkə/
Meaning
- feminine nounblanket
Example
Auf dem Sofa liegen zwei Decken.
There are two blankets on the sofa.
More examples
Er reichte ihr eine Decke, als sie fror.
He handed her a blanket when she was cold.
Core concept
A broad cover that rests on top, whether it keeps a person warm, hides furniture, or forms the upper boundary of a room.
Common phrases
mit einer Decke zugedeckt sein
be covered with a blanket
sich in eine Decke wickeln
wrap oneself in a blanket
die Decke teilen
share a blanket
Similar words
Bettdecke: A bed covering placed over the body during sleep.
Wolldecke: A woollen blanket that provides warmth.
Zudecke: A covering spread over the body when someone is sleeping.
Kuscheldecke: A particularly soft blanket for cosy use on the lap or shoulders.
Definition in German
Decke (f.) ein weiches Tuch, mit dem man sich zudeckt oder Möbel bedeckt.
Word origin
The noun developed from Middle High German decke, a covering word related to the German verb decken, 'to cover'.
Usage tips
- The compound Bettdecke usually specifies a bed covering, while Wolldecke specifies a woollen blanket.
Other meanings
- duvetnoun
- ceilingnoun
Related words
- Bettdeckeduvetnoun
- Deckenbezugduvet covernoun