German word

Komfort

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔmˈfoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncomfort

Example

Ich schätze den Komfort in diesem Hotel.

I value the comfort this hotel offers.

Illustration for Komfort (comfort)

More examples

Nach Wochen im Homeoffice genieße ich den Komfort meines eigenen Arbeitsplatzes.

After weeks of working from home, I enjoy the comfort of my own workspace.

Core concept

A well-equipped hotel room lets its guest relax because ordinary tasks require little effort.

Common phrases

  • Komfort genießen

    enjoy comfort

  • an Komfort gewöhnt sein

    be accustomed to comfort

Similar words

Bequemlichkeit: Comfort that makes sitting or physical movement feel easy and untroubled.
Gemütlichkeit: A cozy, welcoming atmosphere in which people can relax and feel at ease.
Ausstattung: The set of fixtures, devices, and facilities available in a place or vehicle.
Luxus: Rich comfort created by luxurious, costly equipment, surroundings, or service.

Definition in German

Komfort bezeichnet den Zustand, in dem Ausstattung, Gestaltung oder Service das Leben angenehmer und weniger anstrengend machen.

Word origin

The German noun Komfort comes via French confort from Latin confortare, whose sense was to strengthen or support.

Usage tips

  • Komfortabel often describes well-equipped surroundings, while bequem more often describes physical comfort or personal convenience.

Opposites

  • Unbehaglichkeitdiscomfortnoun

Related words

  • komfortabelcomfortableadjective
  • komfortloscomfortlessadjective

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