Translation of German word "Keller" to English
derKeller
/kɛlɐ/
Meaning
NounA floor of a building below ground level. Ellipsis of semi-basement, a floor mostly below grade.
How to use
The masculine noun Keller ('cellar / basement') declines regularly (plural is identical: die Keller).
🇬🇧 English
basement
Example
Der Keller ist der untere Teil des Hauses, wo man sich bewegen und leben kann, aber auch wo man sich verstecken kann.
The basement is the lower part of the house, where you can move and live, but also where you can hide.
Ich gehe in den Keller.
I am going to the basement.
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Common phrases
- im Keller— in the basement / cellar (dative location)
- in den Keller gehen— to go down to the basement (accusative direction)
- Kellerwohnung— basement apartment (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Keller"?▼
The German word "der Keller" is defined as: "A floor of a building below ground level. Ellipsis of semi-basement, a floor mostly below grade."
What does the German word "der Keller" mean?▼
The German word "der Keller" means "basement" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Keller"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Keller"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Keller ist der untere Teil des Hauses, wo man sich bewegen und leben kann, aber auch wo man sich verstecken kann." (which translates as "The basement is the lower part of the house, where you can move and live, but also where you can hide.").
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