Die Decke
Example: Die Decke im Wohnzimmer ist weiß gestrichen.
Definition
"Die Decke" refers to the ceiling or the upper interior surface of a room, typically forming the overhead boundary. For example, in the phrase "Die Decke im Wohnzimmer ist weiß gestrichen," it means the ceiling in the living room is painted white.
Etymology
The word "die Decke" in German originally meant a cover or blanket, derived from the Old High German 'decca' meaning 'covering.' Over time, its meaning extended to the ceiling, as it metaphorically covers the upper part of a room, much like a blanket covers a person.
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"Die Decke" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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