das Erdgeschoss
Translation
ground floor
Examples
Die Wohnung liegt im Erdgeschoss.
The flat is on the ground floor.
Der Aufzug fährt nicht ins Erdgeschoss.
The lift does not go to the ground floor.
Grammar Patterns
im ((+Dat.)) on the ground floor The flat is on the ground floor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Parterre; Antonyms: Dachgeschoss (attic floor)
Etymology
Composed of 'Erde' (earth, ground) and 'Geschoss' (storey, floor). Literally means 'earth floor'.
Memory Tips
'Erde' is similar to the English 'earth'. Think of the floor that is level with the earth.