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"Sofa" in German: Sofa
das Sofa
Note: also: die Couch
Sofa in German is das Sofa, a neuter noun. Die Couch is a very common synonym. Say auf dem Sofa sitzen for sitting on the sofa.
Living room
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How to pronounce Sofa
Say it
ZOH-fah
/ˈzoːfa/
ZOH-fah. Soft initial s. Stress first syllable.
"Sofa" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Sofa | sofa Default loanword. | Default loanword. |
| die Couch | couch Very common synonym. | Very common synonym. |
| auf dem Sofa | on the sofa Location. | Location. |
| das Ecksofa | corner sofa Furniture shopping. | Furniture shopping. |
How to use Sofa in real life
- 1Living room
Das Sofa ist neu und super bequem.
The sofa is new and super comfy.
Das Sofa neuter.
- 2Movie night
Komm, setz dich aufs Sofa.
Come, sit on the sofa.
Aufs Sofa = auf das Sofa.
- 3Moving
Könnt ihr mir das Sofa tragen helfen?
Can you help me carry the sofa?
Das Sofa as object.
Mistakes English speakers make with Sofa
Incorrect: die Sofa
Correct: das Sofa
Sofa is neuter: das Sofa.
Incorrect: auf der Sofa
Correct: auf dem Sofa
Dative neuter: dem Sofa.
Good to know
Couch and Sofa compete freely in speech. Furniture ads love Ecksofa and Schlafsofa for sofa beds.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Rearranging the living room
ChatPal
Stellen wir das Sofa an die Fensterwand?
Shall we put the sofa against the window wall?
You
Ja. Dann sieht das Sofa den Fernseher besser.
Yes. Then the sofa faces the TV better.
ChatPal
Vorsicht an der Ecke—das Sofa ist schwer.
Careful at the corner—the sofa is heavy.
You
Okay. Fertig: das Sofa steht.
Okay. Done: the sofa is in place.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sofa" in German
What gender is Sofa?
Neuter: das Sofa.
Is Couch the same?
Yes, a very common synonym.
How do you say on the sofa?
Auf dem Sofa.
What is the plural?
Die Sofas.
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