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Kissen

cushion

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Meaning of Kissen

a soft object you sit or lean on

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German/ˈkɪsən/
Russian transcription[pɐˈduʂkə]
cushion
Kissen - cushion
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Kissen with Russian translation

Kissen usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Я кладу подушку на диван.

Ich lege das Kissen auf das Sofa.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Подушка очень мягкая и удобная.

Das Kissen ist sehr weich und bequem.

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Kissen belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Kissenподушка
Apfelяблоко
Reisрис
Butterсливочное масло
Huhnкурица
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Mamaмама

Kissen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Kissen / Polster / Sofakissen / Sitzkissen / Rückenkissen / Kissenbezug

P
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Polster

General term for a soft item used for sitting, leaning, or padding; closest to the broad sense of cushion, but also common for furniture.

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S
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Sofakissen

A cushion placed on a sofa; a specific word for a decorative or supporting sofa cushion.

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S
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Sitzkissen

A cushion for sitting on; emphasizes use as a soft pad under the body.

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R
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Rückenkissen

A cushion for the back; used for support or comfort while sitting or lying down.

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K
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Kissenbezug

Pillowcase or cover for a cushion; not the cushion itself, but its cover.

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A
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Auflage

An overlay, pad, or soft top layer; a broader word often used in technical or everyday contexts.

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P
🇩🇪German
Polsterung

Padding or cushioning material; refers to the material or construction, not an individual cushion.

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How to pronounce Kissen and what this word means

Kissen means cushion. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Kissen

/ˈkɪsən/

Kissen translation

cushion

Kissen examples

Я кладу подушку на диван.

Kissen transcription

/ˈkɪsən/

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Kissen meaning: what does it mean?

ein weicher Gegenstand, auf dem man sitzt oder sich abstützt

Kissen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Kissen is pronounced as /ˈkɪsən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Kissen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Я кладу подушку на диван. Translation: Ich lege das Kissen auf das Sofa.

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