das Obergeschoss, -e
upper floor
The German word "Obergeschoss" is a noun meaning "upper floor" or "storey" (above the ground level). It is made up of:
- Ober = "upper" or "above"
- Geschoss = "floor," "storey," or "story" (of a building)
Similar words:
- Dachgeschoss – attic or top floor (often under the roof)
- Untergeschoss – basement or lower floor
- Etage – floor or storey (more formal or borrowed from French)
Difference:
"Obergeschoss" specifically denotes floors above the ground floor but below the roof, whereas "Dachgeschoss" refers to the topmost floor directly under the roof, and "Untergeschoss" refers to floors below ground level. "Etage" is a generic term for any floor.
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Examples
Das Badezimmer ist im Obergeschoss.noun
The bathroom is on the upper floor.
Zwischen den Obergeschossen verläuft eine schmale Treppe.noun
Between the upper floors runs a narrow staircase.
Im Obergeschoss wurden gestern neue Regale aufgebaut.noun
On the upper floor new shelves were set up yesterday.
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