Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das kissen

Translation (Übersetzung) pillow
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈkɪsən]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
everyday furniture household bedroom
Das Kissen is a neuter noun (das). It refers to a soft cushion used for resting the head, typically on a bed or sofa. Can also refer to decorative cushions.

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kissen is a German Nouns

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

kissen Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Ich lege mein Kopf auf das Kissen.
I lay my head on the pillow.
Bedtime routine
Das Kissen ist sehr weich.
The pillow is very soft.
Describing comfort
Sie hat viele bunte Kissen auf dem Sofa.
She has many colorful pillows on the sofa.
Home decoration

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kissen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Kisschen
Meaning: little pillow
Example: Das Kisschen ist für das Baby.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Kopfkissen
Meaning: head pillow
Example: Das Kopfkissen ist wichtig für einen guten Schlaf.
Noun
Sofakissen
Meaning: sofa cushion
Example: Die Sofakissen sind neu.
Noun

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kissen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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kissen Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

ein weiches Kissen
a soft pillow
High frequency
das Kopfkissen
the head pillow
High frequency
auf dem Kissen liegen
to lie on the pillow
Medium frequency
das Kissen aufschütteln
to fluff up the pillow
Medium frequency
ein Kissenbezug
a pillowcase
High frequency
das Sofakissen
the sofa cushion
Medium frequency
das Kissen unter den Kopf legen
to place the pillow under the head
Medium frequency

kissen Idioms (Redewendungen)

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jemandem ein Kissen unter den Kopf legen
to make things comfortable for someone
Literally 'to put a pillow under someone's head', meaning to make someone's situation easier or more comfortable.
auf Wolkenkissen schweben
to be on cloud nine
Literally 'to float on cloud pillows', meaning to be extremely happy or in a state of bliss.

kissen Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Polster
Meaning: cushion
High similarity
Kopfkissen
Meaning: head pillow
High similarity
Kopfstütze
Meaning: headrest
Medium similarity

kissen Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Boden
Meaning: floor
harte Unterlage
Meaning: hard surface

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kissen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

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