slatted bed base
der Lattenrost, die Lattenroste
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slatted bed base
A frame with several slats arranged side by side that supports the mattress in a bed. The slats are usually flexible and support the body when lying down.
Unter der Matratze liegt ein verstellbarer Lattenrost.
There is an adjustable slatted bed base under the mattress.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Lattenroste |
| genitive | des Lattenrostes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Lattenrost | die Lattenroste |
| accusative | den Lattenrost | die Lattenroste |
| dative | dem Lattenrost | den Lattenrosten |
| genitive | des Lattenrostes des Lattenrosts | der Lattenroste |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Lattenrost' (slatted bed base) is made up of 'Latten' (slats) and 'Rost' (grating). It refers to a grating made of several slats: a supporting surface with gaps that allow air to pass through.
Der Lattenrost besteht aus vielen gebogenen Holzlatten.
The slatted bed base consists of many curved wooden slats.
Two prepositions are particularly useful for describing positions within a bed: the slatted bed base usually lies 'unter der Matratze' (under the mattress), while the mattress lies 'auf dem Lattenrost' (on the slatted bed base).
Unter dem Lattenrost hat sich viel Staub gesammelt.
A lot of dust has collected under the slatted bed base.
Beim Bettenmachen entdeckte ich eine verlorene Socke auf dem Lattenrost.
While making the bed, I discovered a lost sock on the slatted bed base.
Common phrases include 'einen Lattenrost einstellen' (to adjust a slatted bed base), 'einen Lattenrost austauschen' (to replace a slatted bed base), and 'ein verstellbarer Lattenrost' (an adjustable slatted bed base). These expressions are especially common when buying, assembling, or repairing a bed.
Wir müssen den alten Lattenrost austauschen, weil eine Latte gebrochen ist.
We need to replace the old slatted bed base because one of the slats has broken.
