die Etage, -n
floor
Ein Bereich oder Stockwerk in einem Gebäude, der sich über oder unter einem anderen befindet.
Definition & meaning
The word Etage refers to a level or floor in a building. It is commonly used to describe the different horizontal divisions of a house or an office building.
- Floor/Story: It identifies a specific level within a building (e.g., the first floor, the second floor).
- Social context: In some contexts, it can imply a specific social group or social standing, such as "die höhere Etage," which refers to the upper management or executive level of a company.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Etage). The plural form is Etagen.
- Origin: The word is a loanword from the French étage, which derives from the Old French estage (stage, dwelling). It entered the German language in the 18th century as a more elegant alternative to the native German term.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for the structural definition of a floor, as it denotes a position in a vertical hierarchy. However, in the context of hierarchical positions (e.g., management), one might contrast:
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Examples
Wir wohnen in der dritten Etage.noun
We live on the third floor.
Das Restaurant befindet sich auf der ersten Etage.noun
The restaurant is located on the first floor.
In der nächsten Etage finden Sie die Büroflächen.noun
On the next floor, you will find the office spaces.
Die Etage darüber ist ruhig.noun
The floor above is quiet.
Der Aufzug hält auf jeder Etage.noun
The elevator stops on every floor.
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