Dutch · Home & Living

de slaapkamer

bedroom

Beginnernoun

Definition

A room used for sleeping.

Example

Mijn slaapkamer is blauw geschilderd.

My bedroom is painted blue.

Etymology

'Slaapkamer' combines 'slapen', meaning 'to sleep', and 'kamer', directly referencing its purpose as a sleeping area. This compound word emphasizes functionality.

How & Where It’s Used

'Slaapkamer' is widely used in both spoken and written Dutch, specifically in contexts related to home decor and living arrangements, often in informal settings.

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