English–German

“upper floor” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːbɐgəˌʃɔs/

Example

Das Büro ist im Obergeschoss.

The office is on the upper floor.

Illustration for Obergeschoss (upper floor)

How to say “upper floor” in German

“Upper floor” in German is Obergeschoss.

A horizontal section of a house located higher than its ground-level floor.

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

Example sentences with Obergeschoss

Man erreicht das Obergeschoss über das Treppenhaus.

You reach the upper floor via the stairwell.

Tips for using Obergeschoss

  • For a location, 'im Obergeschoss' uses dative after in, while movement into it takes 'ins Obergeschoss'.

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