das Obergeschoss
Translation
upper floor, first floor
Examples
Die Wohnung liegt im 1. OG.
The flat is on the first floor.
Das OG hat zwei Schlafzimmer.
The upper floor has two bedrooms.
Grammar Patterns
to live/be in the ((OG)) to live/be on a specific upper floor The family lives on the second floor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Etage, Stockwerk.
Etymology
Abbreviation of 'Obergeschoss', from 'ober-' (upper) + 'Geschoss' (floor/storey).
Memory Tips
Think 'Over-Ground' for OG. It's the floor 'over' the ground floor. Common in apartment listings.