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"Floor" in German: Boden
der Boden
Note: storey: der Stock
Floor in German is der Boden for the surface you stand on. Soft note: storeys use Stock or Etage, not Boden.
Spilled drink
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How to pronounce Boden
Say it
BOH-den
/ˈboːdn̩/
BOH-den. Long o, clear den. Masculine: der Boden.
"Floor" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Boden | the floor / ground Surface underfoot. | Surface underfoot. |
| auf dem Boden | on the floor Location. | Location. |
| Fußboden | flooring Floor surface/material. | Floor surface/material. |
| der Stock / die Etage | storey / floor of a building Different sense. | Different sense. |
How to use Boden in real life
- 1Spilled drink
Vorsicht, der Boden ist nass.
Careful, the floor is wet.
Der Boden.
- 2Kids play
Die Steine liegen auf dem Boden.
The blocks are on the floor.
Auf dem Boden.
- 3Yoga
Leg die Matte direkt auf den Boden.
Put the mat right on the floor.
Auf den Boden.
Mistakes English speakers make with Boden
Incorrect: Ich wohne im zweiten Boden.
Correct: Ich wohne im zweiten Stock.
Building floors are Stock/Etage, not Boden.
Incorrect: die Boden
Correct: der Boden
Boden is masculine.
Good to know
Boden is ground and indoor floor. Apartment ads talk Stockwerke separately. Soft cleaning talk loves den Boden wischen after muddy boots.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Cleaning after muddy weather
ChatPal
Ist der Boden schon trocken?
Is the floor dry yet?
You
Fast. Der Boden war voller Matsch.
Almost. The floor was full of mud.
ChatPal
Dann wischen wir den Boden noch einmal.
Then we'll mop the floor once more.
You
Okay. Schuhe bleiben vom Boden weg.
Okay. Shoes stay off the floor.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Floor" in German
Floor vs storey?
Boden = surface; Stock/Etage = building level.
On the floor?
Auf dem Boden.
Gender?
Masculine: der Boden.
Plural?
Die Böden.
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