der Flur
Translation
hallway, corridor, hall
Examples
Die Schuhe stehen im Flur.
The shoes are in the hallway.
Der lange Flur führt zum Büro.
The long corridor leads to the office.
Grammar Patterns
to be/stand/lie in the hallway in dem Flur sein/stehen/liegen The jacket is hanging in the hallway.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Korridor, Gang, Diele
Etymology
From Middle High German 'vluor' (field, floor). The meaning shifted to the entrance area of a house.
Memory Tips
Sounds similar to the English word 'floor'. Imagine the 'Flur' as the main 'floor' area you walk on when entering a house.