Der Flur
Example: Im Flur hängen viele Bilder von unserer Familie.
Definition
"Der Flur" is a noun in German referring to a corridor or hallway within a building, typically used as a passageway connecting rooms. In the example phrase, it indicates the area where many family pictures are hung.
Etymology
The German word "der Flur" originates from Old High German 'flur,' meaning 'floor' or 'ground,' which in turn comes from Latin 'flūmen,' meaning 'flow' or 'stream.' Interestingly, the transition reflects the idea of an open, flat space within a building, much like a flowing area.
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"Der Flur" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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