Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Decke

Translation (Übersetzung) blanket, ceiling, cover
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈdɛkə]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
home furniture household architecture bedroom
Decke is a feminine noun (die) with multiple meanings depending on context: 1) a blanket or cover for a bed, 2) the ceiling of a room, 3) a cover or layer over something. The plural is Decken.

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Decke is a German Nouns

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

Decke Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Ich brauche eine warme Decke.
I need a warm blanket.
Cold weather
Die Decke in diesem Zimmer ist sehr hoch.
The ceiling in this room is very high.
Architecture
Sie hat eine Decke über das Sofa gelegt.
She put a cover over the sofa.
Home decor

Decke Word Family - Decke Related Words - Decke Family Members

Decke Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound (Zusammensetzung)
Bettdecke
Meaning: bed cover
Example: Die Bettdecke ist aus Baumwolle.
Noun
Wolldecke
Meaning: wool blanket
Example: Die Wolldecke ist sehr weich.
Noun
Tagesdecke
Meaning: bedspread
Example: Die Tagesdecke liegt auf dem Bett.
Noun
derived (abgeleitet)
decken
Meaning: to cover
Tense: Präsens
Example: Ich decke den Tisch.
Verb
related (verwandt)
Deckel
Meaning: lid, cover
Example: Der Deckel passt nicht auf den Topf.
Noun

Decke Usage - Decke Collocations - Decke Idioms - Decke Synonyms - Decke Antonyms

Decke Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Decke Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

eine warme Decke
a warm blanket
High frequency
unter der Decke
under the blanket
High frequency
die Decke des Zimmers
the ceiling of the room
Medium frequency
eine dicke Decke
a thick blanket
Medium frequency
die Decke streichen
to paint the ceiling
Medium frequency
eine Wolldecke
a wool blanket
Medium frequency
die Decke abhängen
to lower the ceiling
Low frequency
eine leichte Decke
a light blanket
Medium frequency

Decke Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Die Decke fällt mir auf den Kopf
I'm going stir-crazy
Literally 'the ceiling is falling on my head' - means feeling trapped or bored indoors
Unter einer Decke stecken
To be in cahoots
Literally 'to be under one blanket' - means conspiring together secretly
Die Decke ist zu niedrig
The atmosphere is oppressive
Literally 'the ceiling is too low' - means the situation feels restrictive or tense

Decke Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Bettdecke
Meaning: bed cover
High similarity
Zudecke
Meaning: cover
High similarity
Deckung
Meaning: cover, coverage
Medium similarity
Tagesdecke
Meaning: bedspread
Medium similarity
Steppdecke
Meaning: quilt
Medium similarity
Wolldecke
Meaning: wool blanket
Medium similarity
Deckenbeleuchtung
Meaning: ceiling lighting
Low similarity

Decke Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

Boden
Meaning: floor
Fußboden
Meaning: floor
Unterlage
Meaning: underlay, base
Matratze
Meaning: mattress

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Decke Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Bett Schlafen Wohnung Zimmer Wärme Kälte Haus Möbel

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