🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

サンデッキ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sandekki

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sonnendeck/ˈzɔnənˌdɛk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14200 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"乗客たちはサンデッキで日光浴を楽しんだ。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    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. 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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