der Kissenbezug
pillowcase
A removable fabric cover that encloses and protects a pillow.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe den Kissenbezug abgezogen und in die Waschmaschine gesteckt.
I took off the pillowcase and put it in the washing machine.
der Kissenbezug
pillowcase
der Kissenbezug, die Kissenbezüge
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kissenbezug, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kissenbezüge |
| genitive | des Kissenbezuges |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kissenbezug | die Kissenbezüge |
| accusative | den Kissenbezug | die Kissenbezüge |
| dative | dem Kissenbezug | den Kissenbezügen |
| genitive | des Kissenbezuges des Kissenbezugs | der Kissenbezüge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Kissenbezug' (pillowcase) is made up of 'Kissen' (pillow) and 'Bezug' (cover). It therefore refers to a cover that encloses a pillow.
EXAMPLE
Der Kissenbezug passt genau auf das große Kissen.
The pillowcase fits the large pillow perfectly.
Typical collocations
'Kissenbezug' (pillowcase) is particularly common with verbs such as 'wechseln' (to change), 'waschen' (to wash), 'abziehen' (to take off), and 'aufziehen' (to put on). These verbs describe the usual actions involving a pillowcase.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Besuch wechselte sie den Kissenbezug im Gästezimmer.
Before the guests arrived, she changed the pillowcase in the guest room.
Describing materials
The material of a 'Kissenbezug' (pillowcase) is often specified using 'aus' (made of). Common phrases include 'aus Baumwolle' (made of cotton), 'aus Leinen' (made of linen), and 'aus Satin' (made of satin).
EXAMPLE
Der neue Kissenbezug aus Leinen fühlt sich angenehm an.
The new linen pillowcase feels pleasant to the touch.
In real life
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