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How do you say "ceiling" in German?
die Decke
In German, "ceiling" is die Decke.
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Pronunciation
Say DEK-uh. The e sounds like English eh, and it is one syllable.
Grammar notes
Die Decke is feminine. The plural is die Decken. It is the top surface of a room.
Example sentence
Die Decke im Wohnzimmer ist weib.
The ceiling in the living room is white.
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How to remember die Decke
Decke can mean cover or ceiling. Think of the ceiling as the top cover of a room.
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Questions about die Decke
How do you say "ceiling" in German?
In German, "ceiling" is die Decke. It is a noun.
Is die Decke masculine or feminine?
Die Decke is feminine. The plural is die Decken. It is the top surface of a room.
How is die Decke used in a sentence?
Use die Decke as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Decke im Wohnzimmer ist weib. (The ceiling in the living room is white.).
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