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