Die Bequemlichkeit
Example: Die Bequemlichkeit des Sofas lädt zum Entspannen ein.
Definition
"Die Bequemlichkeit" refers to the quality of being comfortable and convenient, often relating to objects, situations, or conditions that provide ease and relaxation. For example, the comfort of a sofa that invites one to relax perfectly illustrates "die Bequemlichkeit."
Etymology
The word "die Bequemlichkeit" comes from the German adjective 'bequem,' meaning comfortable or convenient, combined with the suffix '-lichkeit,' which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. Interestingly, 'bequem' originally traces back to French 'à bec comble,' meaning 'with a full beak,' metaphorically suggesting something well-filled or satisfying.
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"Die Bequemlichkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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