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double room
A room in a hotel or other accommodation that is equipped for two people, usually with a double bed or two single beds.
Wir haben für das Wochenende ein Doppelzimmer mit Meerblick gebucht.
We booked a double room with a sea view for the weekend.
The word is a simple compound of 'doppel' (double) and 'Zimmer' (room). So it literally means a 'double room,' that is, a room for two people.
Für unsere Reise nach Berlin brauchen wir ein Doppelzimmer für zwei Nächte.
For our trip to Berlin, we need a double room for two nights.
In the context of travel and hotels, 'Doppelzimmer' (double room) is often used with the verbs 'buchen' (to book), 'reservieren' (to reserve), or 'haben' (to have).
Haben Sie für nächstes Wochenende noch ein Doppelzimmer frei?
Do you still have a double room available for next weekend?
A 'Doppelzimmer' (double room) can have either one large bed for two people (a double bed) or two separate beds (two single beds). When booking, it is often useful to specify this.
Wir möchten bitte ein Doppelzimmer mit getrennten Betten.
We would like a double room with separate beds, please.
single room
'Einzelzimmer' and 'Doppelzimmer' both belong to accommodations, for example in a hotel or hospital. The difference is the number of people: an 'Einzelzimmer' is intended for one person, while a 'Doppelzimmer' is for two people. It is easy to confuse the words because both room types are often mentioned together when booking. The key point is: 'Einzel-' refers here to a single person, while 'Doppel-' refers to two people.
Im Urlaub teilen sich Anna und ihre Schwester ein Doppelzimmer.
On vacation, Anna and her sister share a double room.
Für die Dienstreise bucht Herr Schneider ein Einzelzimmer.
For the business trip, Mr. Schneider books a single room.