bunk

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein schmales Bett, das in die Wand eingebaut oder übereinander angeordnet ist, ein Futtertrog für Vieh sowie umgangssprachlich für Unsinn und unwahre Behauptungen.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a narrow bed built into a wall or stacked in tiers, a feeding trough for cattle, or informal nonsense and false statements.

1. Feeding troughB2formal

   A long, narrow container used for feeding cattle or other livestock.

   Futtertrog

   • The farmer filled the bunk with hay for the cows.
   • The cattle gathered around the bunk to eat.
   • He cleaned the bunk before adding fresh grain.

   Synonymefeedermangertrough

2. Sleeping berthB1formal

   A narrow bed, often built in tiers, found on ships, trains, or in dormitories.

   Koje

   • The sailor climbed into his bunk for the night.
   • The train compartment had two bunks, one above the other.
   • The campers slept in simple bunks at the lodge.

   Synonymebedberthcot

3. Rough bedB1informal

   A simple or makeshift bed, often used in camps or temporary shelters.

   Einfache Schlafstatt

   • We made a bunk out of blankets and sleeping bags.
   • The cabin had a few wooden bunks for hikers.
   • He slept on a rough bunk in the army barracks.

   Synonymecotpalletshakedown

4. Nonsense or falsehoodB2informal

   Unacceptable behavior or statements that are ludicrously false or meaningless.

   Unsinn

   • That's a load of bunk; he never said that.
   • Don't believe his story—it's complete bunk.
   • The politician's speech was full of bunk.

   Synonymebaloneyboshclaptrapdrivelhogwashhumbugmalarkeynonsensetommyrottwaddle

5. Meaningless messageB2informal

   A communication that seems to convey no real meaning or sense.

   Unsinn

   • The email was just a bunch of bunk with no useful info.
   • His explanation was pure bunk, making no sense at all.
   • The article was filled with bunk and irrelevant details.

   Synonymebaloneyclaptrapdrivelgarbagegibberishhogwashmalarkeynonsensepoppycockrubbishtwaddle

   Antonymemeaningsensesubstancetruthwisdom

6. Bunk bedA2formal

   A set of two or more beds built one above the other to save space.

   Etagenbett

   • The children shared a bunk bed in their small room.
   • The hostel room had several bunk beds for guests.
   • He slept on the top bunk while his brother slept below.

   Synonymebunk beddouble-decker

• Schlafen an einem vorübergehenden oder improvisierten Schlafplatz; auch: etwas (z. B. eine Pflicht oder Verabredung) umgehen und sich heimlich davonmachen oder fliehen.

A verb meaning to sleep in a makeshift or temporary bed, or to avoid or leave hastily.

1. Avoid payingB2informalbritish

   To leave a place or situation without paying what is owed, especially for a service or accommodation.

   Nicht bezahlen

   • He bunked the hotel bill and disappeared in the middle of the night.
   • They tried to bunk the taxi fare by running away.
   • She was caught trying to bunk the restaurant check.

   Synonymeabscondbilkboltdecampdodgeevadeskip

   Antonymecompensatedischargepayreimbursesettle

2. Provide with a bunkB1informal

   To provide someone with a place to sleep, especially a simple bed or sleeping quarters.

   Mit einer Schlafgelegenheit versorgen

   • The hostel bunked the travelers in a large dormitory.
   • We were bunked in a small cabin for the night.
   • The camp bunked all the children in shared tents.

   Synonymeaccommodatebedberthbillethouselodgeput upquartershelter

3. Flee or run awayB2informalbritish

   To escape or leave quickly, often to avoid a situation or responsibility.

   Ausreißen

   • He bunked off school to go to the beach.
   • The thief bunked when he heard the police sirens.
   • She bunked from the boring lecture halfway through.

   Synonymeabscondboltdecampfleerun awayscramskedaddletake offvamoose

   Antonymeattendconfrontfaceremainstay

Phrasal-Variantenbunk downbunk off