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die Decke (-n)
   ceiling; blanket, bedspread, quilt, cover; tablecloth

Es tropft von der Decke.
There’s water dripping from the ceiling.
Ich will nur unter die Decke kriechen.
I just want to slip under the bedcovers.
Im Winter braucht man eine gute Federdecke.
In winter you need a good down quilt.

Related:
das Deck deck
der Deckel lid, top, cover
decken to cover; roof; set (table)

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