German Conversation · Level 27
90 words
German word
komfortabel
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔmfɔʁˈtaːbl̩/
Meaning
- adjectivecomfortable
Example
Das Hotel ist komfortabel und ruhig.
The hotel is comfortable and quiet.
More examples
In der Stadt zahlt man oft mehr, um komfortabel wohnen zu können.
In the city, people often pay more to be able to live comfortably.
Core concept
A well-equipped setting or object that makes relaxing easy and pleasant.
Common phrases
komfortabel wohnen
live comfortably
sich komfortabel fühlen
feel comfortable
Similar words
bequem: Comfortable to wear or sit in, with little strain on the body.
gemütlich: Cozy and relaxing, with a warm atmosphere that puts people at ease.
angenehm: Pleasant to experience, with nothing harsh or uncomfortable about it.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet etwas, das durch Ausstattung oder Einrichtung dafür sorgt, dass man sich wohl und entspannt aufhalten kann.
Word origin
German komfortabel comes through French confortable from Latin confortare, meaning 'to strengthen' or 'to support'.
Usage tips
- Komfortabel commonly describes rooms, hotels, cars, and other well-equipped things, while bequem is more usual for comfortable clothes, shoes, or seating.