das Sofa
Translation
sofa, couch, settee
Examples
Das Sofa ist sehr bequem.
The sofa is very comfortable.
Wir sitzen auf dem Sofa und sehen fern.
We are sitting on the sofa and watching TV.
Grammar Patterns
((to sit)) ((on+3)) to sit on the sofa Wir sitzen auf dem Sofa.
Similar Words
Couch, Kanapee
Etymology
An international word from French 'sofa', from Arabic 'ṣuffah' (a long bench of stone or brick).
Memory Tips
The word 'Sofa' is almost identical to English. Just remember the article is 'das', which is neuter. Think of a sofa as a neutral piece of furniture in a room.