NOUN

Kissen/ˈkɪsn̩/pillow; cushion

Kissen is a German noun that means pillow or cushion. It is pronounced /ˈkɪsn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Kissen".

Definitions

1.a soft bag filled with materials such as feathers, foam, or synthetic fibres, used to support the head or for comfort(household)

a.pillow for sleeping or resting the head

Ich schlafe am liebsten mit einem weichen Kissen.I like to sleep with a soft pillow.

b.decorative or support cushion for a sofa, chair, etc.

Auf dem Sofa liegen bunte Kissen.There are colorful cushions on the sofa.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Kissendie Kissen
Genitivedes Kissensder Kissen
Dativedem Kissenden Kissen
Accusativedas Kissendie Kissen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kissen" mean in English?
"Kissen" means pillow or cushion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kissen"?
"Kissen" is pronounced /ˈkɪsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kissen" der, die, or das?
"Kissen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Kissen"?
The plural of "Kissen" is "Kissen".
What part of speech is "Kissen"?
"Kissen" is a noun in German.

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