Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

Bett

Translation (Übersetzung) bed
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /bɛt/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
daily_life beginner-vocabulary furniture household sleep
Bett is a neuter noun (das Bett). It refers to a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting. In German, the word is used similarly to English but has some specific collocations and idioms. The plural form is Betten. It's one of the most common household nouns learned early in German studies.

Bett - German Nouns - Bett Meaning - Bett Translation - Bett Nouns Examples

Bett is a German Nouns

Learn Bett meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Bett is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Bett Examples (Beispiele) in English

Bett examples with English translations. See how to use Bett in sentences. Bett example sentences in English below.

Ich gehe früh ins Bett.
I go to bed early.
Daily routine
Das Bett ist sehr bequem.
The bed is very comfortable.
Describing furniture
Die Kinder spielen im Bett.
The children are playing in bed.
Children's activities
Er bleibt heute im Bett.
He's staying in bed today.
Illness or rest
Wir haben zwei Betten im Gästezimmer.
We have two beds in the guest room.
House description

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Bett Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Bett word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Bett family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Bett related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Nouns (Zusammengesetzte Nomen)
Bettdecke
Meaning: blanket
Example: Die Bettdecke ist warm.
Noun
Bettwäsche
Meaning: bed linen
Example: Ich wechsle die Bettwäsche.
Noun
Bettzeug
Meaning: bedding
Example: Das Bettzeug ist neu.
Noun
Derived Verbs (Abgeleitete Verben)
betteln
Meaning: to beg
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er bettelt um Geld.
Verb

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Bett Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Bett Collocations (Kollokationen)

Bett collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Bett word combinations and how to use Bett with other words naturally.

ins Bett gehen
to go to bed
High frequency
aus dem Bett aufstehen
to get out of bed
High frequency
das Bett machen
to make the bed
High frequency
im Bett liegen
to lie in bed
Medium frequency
ein bequemes Bett
a comfortable bed
Medium frequency
das Bett beziehen
to put sheets on the bed
Low frequency
Bett und Frühstück
bed and breakfast
Medium frequency
das Bett hüten
to be bedridden
Low frequency

Bett Idioms (Redewendungen)

Bett idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Bett with meanings and explanations. Master Bett expressions used in everyday German.

Das Bett ist gemacht.
The bed is made.
Literal meaning, but can imply consequences are set
Jemandem das Bett machen
To make someone's bed
To prepare something for someone, often with negative connotations
Ins Bett fallen
To fall into bed
To be extremely tired and go straight to bed
Bett und Brot geben
To give bed and bread
To provide basic necessities

Bett Synonyms (Synonyme)

Bett synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Bett and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Bett similar words and their usage.

Lager
Meaning: camp/bed
Medium similarity
Schlafstätte
Meaning: sleeping place
Medium similarity
Koje
Meaning: bunk/berth
Low similarity

Bett Antonyms (Antonyme)

Bett antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Bett. Discover Bett opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Stuhl
Meaning: chair
Sofa
Meaning: sofa
Wachsein
Meaning: being awake

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Bett Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Bett semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Bett. Explore Bett related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Bett contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Schlaf Zimmer Matratze Kissen Nacht Ruhe Müdigkeit Erholung

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