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Bed

bɛd
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
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yatak, yatak takımı, yatak odası, yataklık, yatak almak

Bed meanings in Turkish

yatak

Example:
I sleep on a comfortable bed.
Rahat bir yatakta uyuyorum.
He made the bed this morning.
Bu sabah yatağı yaptı.
Usage: informalContext: Everyday conversations about sleeping and home life.
Note: The word 'yatak' is commonly used in everyday Turkish to refer to a bed for sleeping.

yatak takımı

Example:
She bought a new bed set.
Yeni bir yatak takımı aldı.
The bed set includes sheets and pillows.
Yatak takımı çarşaf ve yastıkları içeriyor.
Usage: informalContext: Conversations about home decor and furniture.
Note: 'Yatak takımı' specifically refers to bedding sets, including sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers.

yatak odası

Example:
The bed is in the bedroom.
Yatak yatak odasında.
She decorated her bedroom beautifully.
Yatak odasını güzelce dekore etti.
Usage: informalContext: Discussions about home and personal spaces.
Note: 'Yatak odası' means 'bedroom' and is used when talking about the room where the bed is located.

yataklık

Example:
The bed frame is made of wood.
Yataklık ahşaptan yapılmıştır.
He repaired the bed frame yesterday.
Dün yataklığı onardı.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Conversations about furniture construction and repair.
Note: 'Yataklık' refers to the bed frame or structure that supports the mattress.

yatak almak

Example:
I need to buy a new bed.
Yeni bir yatak almam lazım.
They are going to purchase a bed for the guest room.
Misafir odası için bir yatak alacaklar.
Usage: informalContext: Shopping conversations related to furniture.
Note: 'Yatak almak' means 'to buy a bed' and is often used when discussing the need for new furniture.

Bed's synonyms

bedstead

A bedstead is the frame of a bed, typically made of wood or metal. It is the structure that supports the mattress and bedding.
Example: She bought a new bedstead for her bedroom.
Note: A bedstead specifically refers to the frame of the bed, whereas 'bed' can refer to the entire sleeping surface or furniture.

cot

A cot is a small, portable bed often used for infants or young children. It is usually lightweight and can be easily moved from one place to another.
Example: The baby slept in a cot next to the parents' bed.
Note: A cot is typically smaller and more portable than a regular bed, designed for temporary or occasional use.

mattress

A mattress is a thick pad used as a bed or part of a bed, typically filled with resilient material and covered with fabric.
Example: She bought a new mattress for her bed.
Note: A mattress is the specific component of a bed that provides cushioning and support, while 'bed' refers to the entire furniture piece used for sleeping.

Bed expressions, common phrases

hit the hay

To go to bed or go to sleep.
Example: I'm exhausted, I need to hit the hay and get some rest.
Note: This phrase is a more informal way of saying 'go to bed.'

early to bed, early to rise

Going to bed early and waking up early is beneficial.
Example: Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the importance of a good sleeping schedule for overall well-being.

make the bed

To arrange the covers and pillows neatly on a bed.
Example: I make the bed every morning to keep my room tidy.
Note: This phrase refers to the act of tidying up the bed after waking up, not just lying down on it.

bed of roses

An easy or comfortable situation.
Example: Life is not always a bed of roses; we all face challenges.
Note: This idiom implies that life is not always easy, despite the comfortable image of a bed of roses.

burn the midnight oil

To work late into the night.
Example: I have a deadline tomorrow, so I'll be burning the midnight oil tonight.
Note: This phrase suggests staying up late working instead of going to bed early.

get up on the wrong side of the bed

To be in a bad mood or irritable for no apparent reason.
Example: I don't know why she's so grumpy today; maybe she got up on the wrong side of the bed.
Note: This idiom suggests that a person's bad mood is due to waking up in a negative state.

bedtime story

A story read or told to a child before they go to sleep.
Example: My mom used to read me a bedtime story every night when I was a child.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to a story told before going to sleep, typically to children.

Bed everyday (slang) expressions

Crash

To crash means to go to bed or fall asleep, usually exhausted.
Example: I'm going to crash after this long day at work.
Note: This slang term emphasizes the idea of a sudden and deep sleep.

Kip

A kip is a short sleep or nap.
Example: I need a quick kip before we go out tonight.
Note: This term is more commonly used in British English.

Snooze

To snooze is to sleep lightly or briefly, also referring to the alarm function on a clock that allows for a short period of sleep.
Example: I'll just snooze for a few minutes before getting ready.
Note: It implies a short and light sleep.

Catch some Z's

To catch some Z's means to go to sleep, with the 'Z' representing the sound of snoring.
Example: I need to catch some Z's before the big presentation tomorrow.
Note: This slang term uses a whimsical way to refer to sleeping.

Hit the sack

To hit the sack means to go to bed, typically when one is tired.
Example: I'm exhausted, I'm going to hit the sack early tonight.
Note: This term suggests a sense of urgency or need for rest.

In the land of nod

In the land of nod means sound asleep or in a dream state.
Example: I was in the land of nod dreaming about tropical beaches.
Note: This expression has a poetic and imaginative quality.

Sawing logs

Sawing logs means snoring loudly while asleep.
Example: Listen to him, he's sawing logs in there!
Note: This term humorously likens the sound of snoring to the cutting of wood with a saw.

Bed - Examples

The bed was so comfortable that I fell asleep immediately.
Yatak o kadar rahattı ki hemen uyuyakaldım.
The hospital room had several beds for patients.
Hastane odasında hastalar için birkaç yatak vardı.
She always makes her bed in the morning.
O her sabah yatağını toplar.

Bed grammar

Bed - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: bed
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): beds, bed
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): bed
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): bedded
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): bedding
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): beds
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): bed
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): bed
Syllables, Separation and Stress
bed Contains 1 syllables: bed
Phonetic transcription: ˈbed
bed , ˈbed (The red syllable is stressed)

Bed - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
bed: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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