die Luftmatratze
Translation
air mattress, lilo, air bed
Examples
Wir nehmen eine Luftmatratze mit an den Strand.
We are taking an air mattress to the beach.
Die Luftmatratze verliert langsam Luft.
The air mattress is slowly losing air.
Grammar Patterns
to inflate ((sth.)) I need to inflate the air mattress.
to lie on ((sth.)) The child is lying on the air mattress.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Isomatte (sleeping pad), Schlauchboot (inflatable boat)
Etymology
Composed of 'Luft' (air) and 'Matratze' (mattress).
Memory Tips
Literally an 'air mattress'. Picture yourself pumping it up before going for a swim.