der Boden
Translation
floor, ground, soil, bottom
Examples
Die Tasche liegt auf dem Boden.
The bag is lying on the floor.
Der Boden ist hier sehr fruchtbar.
The soil here is very fertile.
Der Boden der Flasche ist nass.
The bottom of the bottle is wet.
Grammar Patterns
((on the floor/ground)) [location] on the floor The bag is on the floor (auf dem Boden).
((onto the floor/ground)) [movement] onto the floor He puts the bag on the floor (auf den Boden).
((at the bottom)) at the bottom (of sth.) The sediment is at the bottom (am Boden).
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grund, Erde; Antonyms: Decke (ceiling)
Etymology
From Old High German 'bodam', cognate with English 'bottom'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'bottom' of the room, which is the floor.