German Conversation · Level 23
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German word
Boden
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈboːdən/
Meaning
- masculine nounground
Example
Auf dem Boden liegt ein Stein.
A stone is lying on the ground.
More examples
Leg die Tasche nicht auf den Boden.
Don't put the bag on the floor.
Core concept
A supporting surface beneath people and things, whether earth outdoors or a room's lower surface.
Common phrases
auf dem Boden
on the floor
auf den Boden legen
place on the floor
vom Boden aufheben
pick up off the floor
Similar words
Fußboden: The walkable floor surface inside a building.
Erde: The natural soil layer that forms the ground outdoors.
Bodenbelag: A material or finish used on a floor's surface.
Definition in German
Die obere Schicht der Erde oder die untere Begrenzung eines Raumes, auf der Menschen und Gegenstände stehen.
Word origin
German Boden continues Old High German bodan and Middle High German bodem, from a Germanic root also related to English bottom.
Usage tips
- Boden is masculine, so location is commonly expressed as auf dem Boden with dative dem; its plural is Böden.