die Decke

Plural: die Decken
Based on: decken
Goethe B1 Noun #620 Noun
  1. blanket
  2. ceiling
1.

blanket

(a wide, flat layer of something that covers something)
Examples
  • Ich lege mir eine Decke um die Schultern.
  • I put a blanket around my shoulders.
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2.

ceiling

Opposite: Boden
Examples
  • Die Decke im Wohnzimmer ist mit Stuck verziert.
  • The ceiling in the living room is decorated with stucco.

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Word of the Day – “die Decke”

Decke means cover. And under that cover we … ahem… discover a whole bunch of useful nouns and verbs. Today, we’ll cover all those and more :)

Vocab: die Decke, der Deckel, die Deckung, decken, zudecken, bedecken, entdecken

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How many meanings does the German word 'Decke' have?

Decke has 2 distinct meanings: 1. blanket, 2. ceiling.

What is the gender of 'Decke'?

die

What is the plural of 'Decke'?

die Decken

What is 'Decke' related to?

The word 'Decke' is related to decken.

Where can I learn more about 'Decke'?

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Word of the Day – “die Decke”
Decke means cover. And under that cover we … ahem… discover a whole bunch of useful nouns and verbs. Today, we’ll cover all those and more :)
Vocab: die Decke, der Deckel, die Deckung, decken, zudecken, bedecken, entdecken
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