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abed in German

abed in German is im Bett, zu Bett — abed means in or on a bed; confined to bed.

abed in German

im Bett
adv
(archaic) In bed, or on the bed; confined to bed. [First attested from 1150 to 1350.]
zu Bett
adv
(archaic) In bed, or on the bed; confined to bed. [First attested from 1150 to 1350.]

What does "abed" mean?

  1. adv In or on a bed; confined to bed.
    "The world was awake to the 2nd of May, but Mayfair is not the world, and even the menials of Mayfair lie long abed."
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abed in a sentence

  • The world was awake to the 2nd of May, but Mayfair is not the world, and even the menials of Mayfair lie long abed.
  • He lay abed all morning, nursing a fever.

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What is "abed" in German?
"abed" in German is im Bett, zu Bett. abed means: In or on a bed; confined to bed.
How do you use "abed" in a sentence?
Example: "He lay abed all morning, nursing a fever." In German, "abed" is im Bett, zu Bett.
Are there other ways to say "abed" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "abed": im Bett, zu Bett.
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