German word

Sessel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɛsl̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nounarmchair

Example

Der Sessel steht im Wohnzimmer.

The armchair is in the living room.

Illustration for Sessel (armchair)

More examples

Am Sonntag lümmelt sie im Sessel und hört leise Musik.

On Sunday, she slouches in the armchair and listens to quiet music.

Core concept

A comfortable chair for one person offers arm support and a backrest, sometimes allowing a reclining position.

Common phrases

  • ein bequemer Sessel

    a comfortable armchair

  • im Sessel lümmeln

    slouch in the armchair

  • neben den Sessel stellen

    put next to the armchair

Similar words

Stuhl: A single-person chair designed for use at a table or desk.
Sofa: A long, wide upholstered seat for two or more people.
Couch: A low, soft seat for relaxing at home with space for several people.
Bank: A long shared seat, commonly made of wood or metal for outdoor or public use.

Definition in German

Sessel ist ein gepolsterter Einzelsitz mit Arm- und Rückenlehne, der zum bequemen Entspannen einer Person gedacht ist.

Word origin

Sessel is a German borrowing ultimately derived from Latin sella, a word for a seat or chair.

Usage tips

  • The plural is die Sessel, with no ending change, as in zwei Sessel.

Other meanings

  • lounge chairnoun
  • reclinernoun

Opposites

  • Hockerstoolnoun

Related words

  • Sesselkissenarmchair cushionnoun
  • Sesselliftchairliftnoun

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