How do you use "Bedsit" in a sentence?

Living in a bedsit in Earls Court. Bedsit land in the city. From bedsit to boardroom.

Bedsit

Q: What does "Bedsit" mean?

A single rented room serving as bedroom and living room A rented room combining bedroom and sitting room, usually with shared bathroom and kitchen. Associated with poverty, students, and down-at-heel living.

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Meaning: A single rented room serving as bedroom and living room

兼作卧室和客厅的单间出租房

Una habitación alquilada que sirve de dormitorio y salón

寝室と居間を兼ねた一間の賃貸部屋

침실 겸 거실인 원룸 임대방

A rented room combining bedroom and sitting room, usually with shared bathroom and kitchen. Associated with poverty, students, and down-at-heel living.

集卧室和客厅于一体的出租房间，通常共用浴室和厨房。与贫穷、学生和落魄的生活联系在一起。

Una habitación alquilada que combina dormitorio y salón, normalmente con baño y cocina compartidos. Se asocia con la pobreza, los estudiantes y la vida precaria.

寝室と居間を兼ねた賃貸の一室で、通常はバスルームとキッチンは共用。貧困、学生、落ちぶれた暮らしと結び付けられる。

침실과 거실을 겸하는 임대방으로, 보통 욕실과 주방은 공용이다. 가난, 학생, 궁핍한 생활과 연관된다.

Examples

Living in a bedsit in Earls Court.
住在伯爵庭的一间出租屋里
viviendo en una habitación alquilada en Earls Court
アールズコートのワンルームに住んでいる
얼스코트의 원룸에 살고 있다.
Bedsit land in the city.
城里的单间出租房区域
la zona de habitaciones alquiladas de la ciudad
街のワンルームアパート地帯
도심의 원룸 밀집 지역.
From bedsit to boardroom.
从出租小屋到董事会
de la habitación alquilada a la sala de juntas
ワンルームから重役室まで
원룸에서 임원실까지.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: housing, everyday

Tone: factual, sometimes depressing

✓ Do Say

Living in a bedsit
住在单间出租房里
viviendo en una habitación alquilada
ワンルームに住んでいる
원룸에 살고 있다
Bedsit area
单间出租房集中的区域
zona de habitaciones alquiladas
ワンルームアパートが多い地域
원룸 밀집 지역

✗ Don't Say

Can seem pitying
可能显得像在怜悯人
Puede sonar compasivo
哀れみを込めて聞こえることがある
동정하는 것처럼 보일 수 있음

Common Mistakes

Confusing with studio flat

Origin & History

British abbreviation of 'bed-sitting room'—a single room serving as both bedroom and sitting room, typically the cheapest private rental option.

Etymology: Bed + sit(ting room)

First recorded: Early 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century onwards

Generation: All generations

Social background: Working class, students, poverty

Pop culture: Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin

Regional notes: British housing term.

Variations

BedsitBed-sitBedsitter