das Gemach
chamber
A usually large, elegant, or historic room, especially a living room or bedroom in a palace or manor house.
EXAMPLE
Die Königin empfing ihre Gäste in ihrem privaten Gemach.
The queen received her guests in her private chamber.
das Gemach
chamber
das Gemach, die Gemächer
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gemach, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gemächer |
| genitive | des Gemaches |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Gemach | die Gemächer |
| accusative | das Gemach | die Gemächer |
| dative | dem Gemach | den Gemächern |
| genitive | des Gemaches des Gemachs | der Gemächer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Elevated register
'Gemach' (chamber) mainly belongs to elevated, literary, or historical language. In modern texts, the word is especially common in stories about the nobility, castles, or palaces.
EXAMPLE
Der Prinz zog sich nach dem Fest in sein Gemach zurück.
The prince withdrew to his chamber after the celebration.
Context clue
A historical setting, a noble person, or words associated with courtly life often point to this meaning. Verbs such as 'betreten' (to enter), 'verlassen' (to leave), or 'sich zurückziehen' (to withdraw) are also frequently used in this context.
EXAMPLE
Der Bote wartete vor dem Gemach des Herzogs.
The messenger waited outside the duke's chamber.
Typical collocations
Common expressions include 'ein Gemach betreten' (to enter a chamber), 'ein Gemach verlassen' (to leave a chamber), 'sich in ein Gemach zurückziehen' (to withdraw to a chamber), and 'im Gemach schlafen' (to sleep in the chamber). The preposition 'in' takes different cases depending on whether there is movement.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem langen Gespräch verließ die Gräfin ihr Gemach.
After the long conversation, the countess left her chamber.
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