das Bettzeug
bedding
The pillows, blankets, and accompanying bed linen used to prepare a bed for sleeping.
EXAMPLE
Für die Übernachtung bringen die Gäste ihr eigenes Bettzeug mit.
The guests bring their own bedding for their overnight stay.
das Bettzeug
bedding
das Bettzeug
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Bettzeug, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Bettzeuges |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Bettzeug | – |
| accusative | das Bettzeug | – |
| dative | dem Bettzeug | – |
| genitive | des Bettzeuges des Bettzeugs | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Bettzeug' (bedding) consists of 'Bett' (bed) and 'Zeug' (stuff). Here, the component 'Zeug' groups together several items used for a particular purpose.
EXAMPLE
Wir bewahren das Bettzeug für Gäste im großen Schrank auf.
We keep the bedding for guests in the large cupboard.
Typical collocations
Common expressions for caring for bedding are 'das Bettzeug lüften' (to air the bedding) and 'das Bettzeug wechseln' (to change the bedding). Changing the bedding means replacing used bedding with clean bedding.
EXAMPLE
Bevor die Gäste ankommen, wechseln wir das Bettzeug.
Before the guests arrive, we change the bedding.
In accommodation descriptions
Information about vacation apartments or group accommodation often includes the phrases 'Bettzeug mitbringen' (to bring bedding) and 'Bettzeug wird gestellt' (bedding is provided). The phrase 'wird gestellt' (is provided) means that the accommodation supplies the bedding.
EXAMPLE
Für das Wochenende in der Hütte müssen alle ihr Bettzeug mitbringen.
Everyone has to bring their own bedding for the weekend in the cabin.
In dieser Ferienwohnung wird das Bettzeug kostenlos gestellt.
Bedding is provided free of charge in this vacation apartment.
In real life
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