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"Blanket" in German: Decke
die Decke
Blanket in German is die Decke, feminine. A wool blanket is die Wolldecke. Note: Decke can also mean a ceiling cover or tablecloth in other contexts — for bedding, Decke is still the everyday word.
Cold evening
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How to pronounce Decke
Say it
DECK-uh
/ˈdɛkə/
DECK-uh. Short e. Soft final e.
"Blanket" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Decke | blanket / cover Default bedding word. | Default bedding word. |
| die Wolldecke | wool blanket Warm throw. | Warm throw. |
| die Decken | blankets Plural. | Plural. |
| unter die Decke | under the blanket Getting cozy. | Getting cozy. |
How to use Decke in real life
- 1Cold evening
Reich mir bitte die Decke.
Please pass me the blanket.
Die Decke.
- 2Guest bed
Brauchst du noch eine Decke?
Do you need another blanket?
Eine Decke.
- 3Sofa night
Wir sitzen unter der Decke und schauen einen Film.
We're sitting under the blanket watching a film.
Unter der Decke.
Mistakes English speakers make with Decke
Incorrect: der Decke
Correct: die Decke
Decke is feminine.
Incorrect: das Blanket
Correct: die Decke
Use Decke, not the English word.
Good to know
On German sofas you almost always find a Decke for cool evenings. In hotels, die Decke often means the duvet; Feathers or synthetic fill are both common.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting comfortable on the couch
ChatPal
Friert dich?
Are you cold?
You
Ein bisschen. Wo ist die Decke?
A bit. Where is the blanket?
ChatPal
Unter dem Sofa. Nimm die dicke Decke.
Under the sofa. Take the thick blanket.
You
Perfekt. Mit der Decke ist es warm.
Perfect. With the blanket it's warm.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blanket" in German
How do you say blanket?
Die Decke.
Plural?
Die Decken.
Wool blanket?
Die Wolldecke.
Does Decke also mean ceiling?
Yes in some contexts (Zimmerdecke). For bedding, Decke still works.
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