How the word "die Decke" is translated into English
Die Decke im Wohnzimmer ist sehr hoch.
[ˈdiː ˈdɛkə ˈɪm ˈvoːntsɪmɐ ˈɪst ˈzeːɐ̯ ˈhoːx.]
The ceiling in the living room is very high.
Altbauwohnungen haben oft schöne, hohe Decken.
[ˈaltbaʊ̯ˌvoːnʊŋən ˈhaːbn̩ ˈɔft ˈʃøːnə, ˈhoːə ˈdɛkn̩.]
Apartments in old buildings often have nice high ceilings.
Kannst du mir helfen, die Decke zu streichen?
[ˈkanst ˈduː ˈmiːɐ̯ ˈhɛlfn̩, ˈdiː ˈdɛkə ˈtsuː ˈʃtraɪ̯çn̩?]
Can you help me paint the ceiling?
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