Das Kissen
Example: Das Kissen auf dem Sofa ist sehr weich und bequem.
Definition
"Das Kissen" refers to a soft cushion or pillow used for comfort, typically placed on furniture such as sofas or beds to provide support or decoration. It is often used to enhance coziness and improve seating or sleeping experience.
Etymology
The word "das Kissen" comes from the Old High German word "kussen" or "kissen," which is related to the verb "kissen" meaning 'to cushion.' It shares roots with similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know that "das Kissen" originally referred to a stuffed sack used to make seating or resting more comfortable?
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"Das Kissen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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