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"Bedroom" in German: Schlafzimmer
das Schlafzimmer
Bedroom in German is das Schlafzimmer, a neuter compound of sleep + room. Many home rooms end in -zimmer. Saying im Schlafzimmer means in the bedroom.
Giving a tour
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How to pronounce Schlafzimmer
Say it
SHLAHF-tsim-er
/ˈʃlaːft͡sɪmɐ/
SHLAHF-tsim-er. Schlaf like "shlahf". Zimmer starts with ts. Stress Schlaf.
"Bedroom" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Schlafzimmer | bedroom Standard word. | Standard word. |
| im Schlafzimmer | in the bedroom Location with in + dem. | Location with in + dem. |
| das Kinderzimmer | children's room Related room compound. | Related room compound. |
| das Gästezimmer | guest room Spare bedroom for visitors. | Spare bedroom for visitors. |
How to use Schlafzimmer in real life
- 1Giving a tour
Das Schlafzimmer liegt links.
The bedroom is on the left.
Liegen is common for room locations.
- 2Morning routine
Mein Handy lädt im Schlafzimmer.
My phone is charging in the bedroom.
Im = in dem.
- 3Furniture talk
Wir brauchen noch einen Schrank fürs Schlafzimmer.
We still need a wardrobe for the bedroom.
Fürs = für das.
Mistakes English speakers make with Schlafzimmer
Incorrect: die Schlafzimmer (singular)
Correct: das Schlafzimmer
Singular is neuter das. Plural is die Schlafzimmer.
Incorrect: das Sleepingroom
Correct: das Schlafzimmer
Use the German compound, not an English mix.
Good to know
German flats often list Zimmer counts carefully: a 2-Zimmer-Wohnung may mean living room plus bedroom, not two bedrooms. Schlafzimmer is specifically the sleeping room.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Settling into a new flatshare
ChatPal
Ist dein Schlafzimmer groß genug?
Is your bedroom big enough?
You
Ja, das Schlafzimmer hat sogar ein Fenster.
Yes, the bedroom even has a window.
ChatPal
Schön. Mein Schlafzimmer ist relativ ruhig.
Nice. My bedroom is relatively quiet.
You
Perfekt. Ich richte das Schlafzimmer morgen ein.
Perfect. I'll set up the bedroom tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bedroom" in German
What does Schlafzimmer literally mean?
Sleep room: schlafen + Zimmer.
Is Schlafzimmer neuter?
Yes: das Schlafzimmer, because Zimmer is neuter.
How do you say in the bedroom?
Im Schlafzimmer.
Are all rooms called Zimmer?
Many are: Wohnzimmer, Badezimmer, Arbeitszimmer. Kitchen is Küche, not Küchenzimmer.
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