noun
Fußboden
floor
The German word "Fußboden" is a compound noun made up of "Fuß" (foot) and "Boden" (ground or floor). It means "floor" or "flooring"—the surface on which one walks inside a room.
Similar words:
- "Boden" – ground, floor, soil
- "Parkett" – parquet (wooden flooring)
- "Bodenbelag" – floor covering
Difference:
While "Fußboden" specifically refers to the floor surface indoors, "Boden" can mean ground or soil in a broader sense, both indoors and outdoors. "Parkett" and "Bodenbelag" are types or materials of flooring, whereas "Fußboden" is the generic term.
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Examples
Der Fußboden in der Küche ist sauber.noun
The floor in the kitchen is clean.
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