die Koje
Translation
bunk, berth, cubicle, stall
Examples
Der Seemann schlief in seiner engen Koje.
The sailor slept in his narrow bunk.
Auf der Messe hatte jede Firma eine eigene Koje.
At the trade fair, every company had its own booth.
Grammar Patterns
in einer Koje ((in+3)) in a bunk The sailor slept in his narrow bunk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bett (bed), Liege (couch), Schlafplatz (sleeping place); (for booth) Stand, Box
Etymology
From Middle Low German 'koie' meaning 'hut' or 'stall'. Cognate with Dutch 'kooi' (cage, bunk).
Memory Tips
Sounds similar to 'cozy'. Picture a small, cozy bunk bed on a boat or train.