das Obergeschoss
Translation
first floor, upper floor, upstairs
Examples
Wir wohnen im Obergeschoss.
We live on the first floor.
Die Schlafzimmer sind im Obergeschoss.
The bedrooms are on the upper floor.
Grammar Patterns
im Obergeschoss ((location)) on the first/upper floor The toilet is on the first floor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Etage, Stockwerk
Etymology
Composed of 'Ober-' (upper) and 'Geschoss' (floor, storey). Literally 'upper floor'.
Memory Tips
In Germany, the ground floor is 'Erdgeschoss'. 'Obergeschoss' is the floor above it, which corresponds to the British 'first floor'.