noun
armchair, chair
B1
Sessel: a masculine noun meaning 'armchair' or 'chair', often referring to a comfortable upholstered seat. Plural is identical: die Sessel. Genitive singular adds -s (des Sessels). Use typical strong/weak declension patterns for masculine nouns; no special prepositions or reflexivity. Common household vocabulary.
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Die Handwerker drehten den schweren Sessel in die Ecke, damit das Parkett repariert werden konnte.
The workers turned the heavy armchair into the corner so that the parquet could be repaired.
Der alte Sessel ist sehr bequem.
The old armchair is very comfortable.
Der Sessel steht neben dem Fenster.
The armchair is next to the window.
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Picture a comfortable armchair by the window with a cushion.
Sounds like 'settle' — imagine settling into an armchair.
der — picture a large 'der' label on the front leg of the chair to remember masculine gender.
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A common piece of furniture; plural often identical ('Sessel') and dative plural takes an -n: 'den Sesseln'.