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"Bed" in German: Bett
das Bett
Bed in German is das Bett. Going to bed is ins Bett gehen, and making the bed is das Bett machen. It is neuter: das Bett, im Bett.
Evening routine
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How to pronounce Bett
Say it
bet
/bɛt/
bet. Short e, clear double t feeling. One syllable.
"Bed" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Bett | the bed Neuter noun. | Neuter noun. |
| ins Bett | into bed Motion toward bed. | Motion toward bed. |
| im Bett | in bed Location. | Location. |
| das Bett machen | to make the bed Morning chore. | Morning chore. |
How to use Bett in real life
- 1Evening routine
Ich gehe jetzt ins Bett.
I'm going to bed now.
Ins = in das.
- 2Morning
Kannst du bitte das Bett machen?
Can you please make the bed?
Das Bett machen is the set chore phrase.
- 3Feeling sick
Bleib heute im Bett und ruh dich aus.
Stay in bed today and rest.
Im Bett for location.
Mistakes English speakers make with Bett
Incorrect: die Bett
Correct: das Bett
Bett is neuter.
Incorrect: Ich gehe zu Bett. (often)
Correct: Ich gehe ins Bett.
The everyday phrase is ins Bett gehen.
Good to know
Germans often use a Federbett or duvet rather than a sheet-and-blanket stack. Saying Gute Nacht before ins Bett is standard. Hotel listings highlight Doppelbett versus zwei Einzelbetten.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Guest room setup
ChatPal
Ist das Bett frisch bezogen?
Is the bed freshly made up?
You
Ja. Das Bett hat neue Bezüge.
Yes. The bed has new covers.
ChatPal
Super. Extra Decken liegen neben dem Bett.
Great. Extra blankets are next to the bed.
You
Danke. Ich falle gleich ins Bett.
Thanks. I'm about to fall into bed.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bed" in German
What gender is Bett?
Neuter: das Bett.
How do you say go to bed?
Ins Bett gehen.
How do you say make the bed?
Das Bett machen.
How do you say in bed?
Im Bett.
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