English–German

“ground” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈboːdən/

Example

Auf dem Boden liegt ein Stein.

A stone is lying on the ground.

Illustration for Boden (ground)

How to say “ground” in German

“Ground” in German is Boden.

A supporting surface beneath people and things, whether earth outdoors or a room's lower surface.

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

Example sentences with Boden

Leg die Tasche nicht auf den Boden.

Don't put the bag on the floor.

Tips for using Boden

  • Boden is masculine, so location is commonly expressed as auf dem Boden with dative dem; its plural is Böden.

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