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How do you say "cushion" in German?
das Kissen
In German, "cushion" is das Kissen.
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Pronunciation
KISS-en. Rhymes with 'miss-en'. Stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Kissen is neuter. The plural is die Kissen.
Example sentence
Das Kissen ist weich und gemütlich.
The cushion is soft and cozy.
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How to remember das Kissen
Kissen is the German word for a cushion or pillow. It sounds soft and comfortable, which is exactly what a cushion should feel like.
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- stool der Schemel
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Questions about das Kissen
How do you say "cushion" in German?
In German, "cushion" is das Kissen. It is a noun.
Is das Kissen masculine or feminine?
Das Kissen is neuter. The plural is die Kissen.
How is das Kissen used in a sentence?
Use das Kissen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Kissen ist weich und gemütlich. (The cushion is soft and cozy.).
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