Der Boden
Example: Der Boden im Haus ist aus Holz gefertigt.
Definition
"Der Boden" refers to the surface or floor within a building, typically the part on which people walk. It can be made from various materials such as wood, concrete, or tile, providing support and stability to the interior space, like in the phrase 'Der Boden im Haus ist aus Holz gefertigt.'
Etymology
The word "der Boden" comes from Old High German 'bodan,' meaning ground or floor. It shares roots with the English word 'bottom,' both relating to the base or lowest part of something. Did you know that the term originally referred to the natural ground before extending to indoor floors?
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"Der Boden" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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