English–German

“flat” in German

German

Alsopauschal

Pronunciation

IPA/flax/

Example

Der flache Tisch ist sauber.

The flat table is clean.

Illustration for flach (flat)

How to say “flat” in German

“Flat” in German is flach.

A broad surface lies nearly level, with little height above it or depth below it.

Full entry for flach: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with flach

Die Straße hier ist flach, deshalb fahre ich gerne Fahrrad.

The road here is flat, so I like riding my bicycle.

Tips for using flach

  • Flach can describe shallow water as well as a flat object, while seicht specifically emphasizes limited water depth.

Other German words for “flat”

Die Firma verlangt eine pauschale Gebühr für den Versand.

The company charges a flat fee for shipping.

“flat” in other languages