Kissen
cushion
a soft object you sit or lean on
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Kissen with Russian translation
Kissen usage examples
Подушка очень мягкая и удобная.
Das Kissen ist sehr weich und bequem.
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Kissen synonyms
What's the difference between Kissen / Polster / Sofakissen / Sitzkissen / Rückenkissen / Kissenbezug
General term for a soft item used for sitting, leaning, or padding; closest to the broad sense of cushion, but also common for furniture.
A cushion placed on a sofa; a specific word for a decorative or supporting sofa cushion.
A cushion for sitting on; emphasizes use as a soft pad under the body.
A cushion for the back; used for support or comfort while sitting or lying down.
Pillowcase or cover for a cushion; not the cushion itself, but its cover.
An overlay, pad, or soft top layer; a broader word often used in technical or everyday contexts.
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/
Questions about this word
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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