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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSonnendeck
/ˈzɔnənˌdɛk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The uppermost deck of a ship, cruise liner, or ferry exposed to the sun and used for relaxation.
"Die Passagiere genossen das warme Wetter auf dem Sonnendeck des Kreuzfahrtschiffes." - 2
An elevated terrace, roof deck, or platform on a building designed for sunbathing and lounging.
"Das Hotel bietet seinen Gästen ein großes Sonnendeck mit Blick auf die Alpen."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from German Sonne (sun) and Deck (deck, from Middle Low German dec), originating in maritime terminology during the late 19th century to describe the uppermost, unshaded deck of a ship where passengers could sunbathe. Over time, the term broadened to include elevated outdoor terraces or platforms on modern buildings, pools, and recreational facilities designed for sun exposure.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sonnendeck" is said worldwide
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pont soleil
Transliteration: pɔ̃ sɔ.lɛj
"Les passagers se détendent sur le pont soleil."
Sonnendeck
Transliteration: ˈzɔnənˌdɛk
"Wir trafen uns am Nachmittag auf dem Sonnendeck."
ponte sole
Transliteration: ˈpon.te ˈsɔ.le
"Il ponte sole è il posto migliore per abbronzarsi."
cubierta de sol
Transliteration: kuˈβjerta ðe sol
"Pasaron todo el día en la cubierta de sol."
deck de sol
Transliteration: dɛk dʒi sɔw
"Eles relaxavam no deck de sol do navio."
सन डेक
Transliteration: san dek
"यात्री सन डेक पर आराम कर रहे हैं।"
日光甲板
Transliteration: rì guāng jiǎ bǎn
"乘客们在日光甲板上晒太阳。"
선데크
Transliteration: seondekeu
"우리는 선데크에서 바다를 바라보았다."
サンデッキ
Transliteration: sandekki
"乗客たちはサンデッキで日光浴を楽しんだ。"
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