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"Roof" in German: Dach
das Dach
Roof in German is das Dach. On the roof is auf dem Dach. An attic is often der Dachboden; a rooftop terrace is Dachterrasse.
Storm damage
Nach dem Sturm tropft es durchs Dach.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Dach
Say it
dass dakh
/das dax/
dass dakh. Short a; ch like in Scottish loch after a.
"Roof" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Dach | roof Core noun. | Core noun. |
| auf dem Dach | on the roof Location. | Location. |
| Dachboden | attic Under the roof. | Under the roof. |
| Dachterrasse | rooftop terrace Outdoor space. | Outdoor space. |
How to use Dach in real life
- 1Storm damage
Nach dem Sturm tropft es durchs Dach.
After the storm it's leaking through the roof.
Das Dach.
- 2Cat stuck
Die Katze sitzt wieder auf dem Dach.
The cat is sitting on the roof again.
Auf dem Dach.
- 3Solar install
Wir lassen Paneele aufs Dach montieren.
We're having panels mounted on the roof.
Onto the roof.
Mistakes English speakers make with Dach
Incorrect: der Dach
Correct: das Dach
Neuter: das Dach.
Incorrect: auf den Dach
Correct: auf dem Dach
Dative location: dem Dach.
Good to know
Traditional roofs and modern solar panels both drive Dach talk in housing chats. Neighbors notice noisy Dacharbeiten early in the morning.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a leak after rain
ChatPal
Wo tropft es?
Where is it dripping?
You
Unter dem Dach im Flur.
Under the roof in the hallway.
ChatPal
Dann rufen wir jemanden fürs Dach.
Then we'll call someone for the roof.
You
Ja, bevor die Decke nass wird.
Yes, before the ceiling gets wet.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Roof" in German
How do you say roof?
Das Dach.
Gender?
Neuter: das Dach.
On the roof?
Auf dem Dach.
Attic?
Der Dachboden.
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