Das Zimmer
Example: Das Zimmer ist groß und hat ein bequemes Bett.
Definition
"Das Zimmer" refers to a room, typically a part of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling, used for living, sleeping, or other specific purposes. For example, "Das Zimmer ist groß und hat ein bequemes Bett" means the room is large and has a comfortable bed.
Etymology
The word "das Zimmer" comes from the Old High German word "zimbar," meaning room or chamber. It is related to the word "timber," reflecting the wooden structures used to create rooms. Did you know? The connection to 'timber' hints at early construction materials used to enclose spaces.
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"Das Zimmer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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