A2Vocabulary

Decke

Blanket; ceiling

In German

Decke

DEK-eh

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Deck
In English means: "A flat open platform on a ship; a pack of cards"
Actually means
Decke
Blanket; ceiling
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Memory TipA German 'Decke' is for warmth (blanket) or overhead (ceiling), not for walking on (ship 'deck'). You sleep under a 'Decke', you don't walk on it.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Ich brauche eine warme Decke.

    I need a warm blanket.

  2. 2

    Die Decke im Zimmer ist hoch.

    The ceiling in the room is high.

FAQ

How do you say "Blanket; ceiling" in German?

"Blanket; ceiling" in German is "Decke" (DEK-eh). Example: Ich brauche eine warme Decke..

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