das Schlafzimmer
bedroom
A room in an apartment or house that is mainly used for sleeping.
EXAMPLE
Im Obergeschoss befinden sich das Bad und drei Schlafzimmer.
The bathroom and three bedrooms are located upstairs.
das Schlafzimmer
bedroom
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word composition
'Schlafzimmer' (bedroom) is a very logical word. It is made up of the verb 'schlafen' (to sleep) and the noun 'das Zimmer' (room). So it is literally the room for sleeping.
EXAMPLE
Unser Schlafzimmer ist nicht sehr groß, aber gemütlich.
Our bedroom is not very big, but it is cozy.
Productive word pattern
The pattern 'activity + Zimmer' is very common in German. When you see '-zimmer', you can often guess the function of the room, as in 'Wohnzimmer' (living room), 'Badezimmer' (bathroom), or 'Arbeitszimmer' (study/home office).
EXAMPLE
Das Arbeitszimmer befindet sich direkt neben dem Schlafzimmer.
The study is located right next to the bedroom.
Movement vs. location
Pay attention to the case used with prepositions. Movement into the room is expressed with the accusative ('ins Schlafzimmer gehen', to go into the bedroom), while a state or action in the room requires the dative ('im Schlafzimmer sein', to be in the bedroom).
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder gehen jetzt ins Schlafzimmer.
The children are going into the bedroom now.
In real life
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