die Bequemlichkeit
comfort
The state of having things pleasant, easy, and comfortable; comfort.
EXAMPLE
Das Hotel bietet den Gästen jegliche Bequemlichkeit.
The hotel offers its guests every comfort.
die Bequemlichkeit
comfort / laziness
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Meanings
die Bequemlichkeit
laziness
A personal trait characterized by the desire to avoid effort and exertion; a tendency toward idleness.
EXAMPLE
Aus reiner Bequemlichkeit nahm er das Auto, obwohl er auch hätte laufen können.
Out of sheer laziness, he took the car, even though he could have walked.
Usage tips
Word structure
The noun 'Bequemlichkeit' (comfort / laziness) is derived from the adjective 'bequem' (comfortable). The ending '-keit' forms feminine nouns that describe a quality or a state.
EXAMPLE
Er schätzt die Bequemlichkeit seiner neuen Wohnung sehr.
He greatly appreciates the comfort of his new apartment.
Context clue
The meaning depends on the context. If people are talking about the comfort of things or places, the positive meaning is intended. If it is about the behavior of a person who wants to avoid effort, the negative meaning (laziness) is intended.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Auto bietet viel Platz und Bequemlichkeit.
This car offers plenty of space and comfort.
Use in the plural
In the plural, 'die Bequemlichkeiten' (comforts), the word often refers to the comfortable facilities or amenities of a place, for example a hotel or an apartment. It then means roughly the same as 'Annehmlichkeiten' (amenities).
EXAMPLE
Das Fünf-Sterne-Hotel bietet seinen Gästen alle erdenklichen Bequemlichkeiten.
The five-star hotel offers its guests every imaginable comfort.
Fixed expression
To express that someone is acting out of laziness, the phrase 'aus Bequemlichkeit' (out of laziness / for convenience) is often used. It gives the reason for a behavior.
EXAMPLE
Er fährt immer mit dem Aufzug, auch wenn er nur in den ersten Stock muss – aus reiner Bequemlichkeit.
He always takes the elevator, even if he only has to go to the first floor — out of sheer laziness.
Compare with
Bequemlichkeit vs Komfort
comfort
Komfort and Bequemlichkeit both describe pleasant conditions. Komfort refers especially to the level of amenities and the comfort they provide. Bequemlichkeit emphasizes more that something is pleasant or easy to use.
Bequemlichkeit
Die einfache Bedienung der Geräte bietet den Mitarbeitern viel Bequemlichkeit.
The devices’ simple controls make things very convenient for the employees.
Komfort
Die hochwertige Ausstattung des Büros bietet den Mitarbeitern viel Komfort.
The office’s high-quality amenities provide the employees with a great deal of comfort.
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