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How do you say "sofa" in German?

das Sofa

Noun Neuter

In German, "sofa" is das Sofa.

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Pronunciation

Say ZOH-fah. The o sounds like English oh, and the stress is on the first syllable.

Grammar notes

Das Sofa is neuter. The plural is die Sofas. It is a couch or settee.

Example sentence

Das Sofa im Wohnzimmer ist sehr bequem.

The sofa in the living room is very comfortable.

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How to remember das Sofa

Sofa sounds the same in English and German. It is a seat for multiple people.

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Questions about das Sofa

How do you say "sofa" in German?

In German, "sofa" is das Sofa. It is a noun.

Is das Sofa masculine or feminine?

Das Sofa is neuter. The plural is die Sofas. It is a couch or settee.

How is das Sofa used in a sentence?

Use das Sofa as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Sofa im Wohnzimmer ist sehr bequem. (The sofa in the living room is very comfortable.).

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