das Erdgeschoß, -e
ground floor
Das ist die Etage eines Gebäudes, die sich direkt über dem Boden befindet und meist den Haupteingang hat.
The German word "Erdgeschoß" (also spelled "Erdgeschoss") is a noun meaning "ground floor" or "first floor" (in American English). It consists of two elements: "Erd," meaning "earth" or "ground," and "Geschoß," which is an old spelling for "Geschoss," meaning "floor" or "story" in a building. Thus, "Erdgeschoß" refers to the floor of a building that is on ground level.
Similar words in German might include "Erdetage" (ground-level floor) and "Parterre," though "Parterre" is less commonly used and slightly more formal. "Erdgeschoß" is specifically used for describing buildings, referring to the first accessible level from the ground, often distinguished by its practical accessibility without stairs. In contrast, terms like "Erdetage" are slightly less common and may sometimes be considered synonyms.
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Examples
Die Küche befindet sich im Erdgeschoß.noun
The kitchen is located on the ground floor.
Im Erdgeschoß ist ein Restaurant.noun
There is a restaurant on the ground floor.
Im Erdgeschoß befindet sich die Rezeption des Hotels.noun
On the ground floor the hotel's reception is located.
Wir warteten im Erdgeschoß auf den Aufzug.noun
We waited on the ground floor for the elevator.
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