Translation of German word "Etage" to English
dieEtage
/eːtaːɡə/
Meaning
NounThe interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room.
How to use
The feminine noun Etage ('floor / storey / level') is borrowed from French and declines regularly (plural Etagen). In Germany, the ground floor is Erdgeschoss, and the first floor above it is erste Etage or erster Stock.
🇬🇧 English
floor
Example
Die Etage ist der untere Teil des Hauses, wo man sich bewegen und leben kann.
The floor is the lower part of the house, where you can move and live.
Ich gehe auf die Etage.
I am going to the floor.
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Common phrases
- erste Etage— first floor (above ground floor)
- in der ersten Etage— on the first floor (dative location)
- Etagenwohnung— apartment on one floor / flat (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Etage"?▼
The German word "die Etage" is defined as: "The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room."
What does the German word "die Etage" mean?▼
The German word "die Etage" means "floor" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Etage"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Etage"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Etage ist der untere Teil des Hauses, wo man sich bewegen und leben kann." (which translates as "The floor is the lower part of the house, where you can move and live.").
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