Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Sessel

Translation (Übersetzung) armchair
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈzɛsl̩/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
furniture household living-room comfort seating
Sessel refers specifically to an armchair, typically with armrests, as opposed to a simple chair (Stuhl). It's a common household item and often associated with comfort and relaxation. The word is masculine and follows regular noun declension patterns.

Sessel - German Nouns - Sessel Meaning - Sessel Translation - Sessel Nouns Examples

Sessel is a German Nouns

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Sessel Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Der alte Mann sitzt gemütlich im Sessel.
The old man sits comfortably in the armchair.
Describing someone relaxing
Wir haben zwei neue Sesseln für das Wohnzimmer gekauft.
We bought two new armchairs for the living room.
Shopping for furniture
Dieser Sessel ist sehr bequem.
This armchair is very comfortable.
Describing furniture
Der Sessel steht neben dem Fenster.
The armchair stands next to the window.
Describing room arrangement
Kannst du bitte den Sessel zur Seite schieben?
Can you please push the armchair to the side?
Asking for help moving furniture

Sessel Word Family - Sessel Related Words - Sessel Family Members

Sessel Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

Diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Sesselchen
Meaning: little armchair
Example: Das Kind sitzt auf seinem kleinen Sesselchen.
Noun
Compound Noun (Zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Sessellift
Meaning: chairlift
Example: Wir fahren mit dem Sessellift auf den Berg.
Noun
Schaukelstuhl
Meaning: rocking chair
Example: Die Großmutter schaukelt im Schaukelstuhl.
Noun

Sessel Usage - Sessel Collocations - Sessel Idioms - Sessel Synonyms - Sessel Antonyms

Sessel Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Sessel Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

bequemer Sessel
comfortable armchair
High frequency
im Sessel sitzen
to sit in an armchair
High frequency
Sessel und Sofa
armchair and sofa
Medium frequency
Sessel aus Leder
leather armchair
Medium frequency
Sessel mit Rollen
armchair with wheels
Low frequency
Sessel am Kamin
armchair by the fireplace
Low frequency

Sessel Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

den Sessel hüten
to guard the armchair
To stay at home or in one's position without doing much; to be inactive or lazy
im Sessel versinken
to sink into the armchair
To relax completely in a comfortable armchair

Sessel Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Lehnstuhl
Meaning: armchair
High similarity
Fauteuil
Meaning: armchair
Medium similarity
Sitzmöbel
Meaning: seating furniture
Low similarity

Sessel Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

Stuhl
Meaning: chair
Hocker
Meaning: stool

Sessel Semantically Related Words - Sessel Contextually Related Words - Sessel Thematically Related Words

Sessel Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Stuhl Sofa Couch Bank Möbel Wohnzimmer Sitzgelegenheit Polster

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