Strohsack

derNoun

straw mattress, straw sack

English translations

  1. 01

    straw sack

  2. 02

    straw bag

Word details

German meaning
Eine Matratze, die mit Stroh gefüllt ist.
English meaning
Straw mattress
German example
Früher schliefen die Menschen oft auf Strohsäcken.
English example
In the past, people often slept on straw mattresses.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Strohsack
Plural Form
die Strohsäcke

Example sentences with “Strohsack”

  1. Früher schlief man auf einem Strohsack. (In the past, people slept on a straw mattress.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the literal meaning of 'Strohsack'?

It literally means 'straw sack' (Stroh + Sack), used historically as a bed.