Das Dach
Example: Das Dach des Hauses ist rot und sehr steil.
Definition
"Das Dach" refers to the roof of a building, which is the uppermost covering that protects the structure from weather elements like rain, snow, and sunlight. It can be flat or sloped, and its main function is to shield the interior spaces from external conditions.
Etymology
The word "das Dach" comes from Old High German 'dach,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*þaką'. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as English 'thatch,' reflecting its origin as a word for a roof covering. Did you know that the concept of a roof has been central to human shelter since ancient times, giving the word a long and practical history?
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"Das Dach" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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