NOUN

derBoden/ˈboːdn̩/floor; ground; soil

Boden is a German noun that means floor, ground, or soil. It is pronounced /ˈboːdn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Böden".

Definitions

1.surface inside buildings on which one walks(surface in a room/building)

a.floor of a room

Der Boden im Wohnzimmer ist aus Holz.—The floor in the living room is made of wood.

2.surface of the earth; ground(earth/ground)

a.solid surface outdoors

Die Kinder spielen auf dem Boden.—The children are playing on the ground.

3.layer of soil in which plants grow(agriculture/geology)

a.soil for planting

Der Boden ist hier sehr fruchtbar.—The soil here is very fertile.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Bodendie Böden
Genitivedes Bodensder Böden
Dativedem Bodenden Böden
Accusativeden Bodendie Böden

Frequently asked questions

What does "Boden" mean in English?
"Boden" means floor, ground, or soil. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Boden"?
"Boden" is pronounced /ˈboːdn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Boden" der, die, or das?
"Boden" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Boden"?
The plural of "Boden" is "Böden".
What part of speech is "Boden"?
"Boden" is a noun in German.

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