Noun
der Boden
Pronunciation: /ˈboːdn̩/
ground, soil
B1
rank #584
plural Böden
Meanings
Noun
- ground, soil
- sea bottom (typically called Meeresboden)
- any defined type of soil
- floor
Example sentence
Müssen wir flach auf dem Boden liegen?
Do we have to lie flat on the ground?
Word forms
singular
der Boden
plural
die Böden
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Boden
Accusativeden Boden
Dativedem Boden
Genitivedes Bodens
Plural
Nominativedie Böden
Accusativedie Böden
Dativeden Böden
Genitiveder Böden
Usage
- auf dem Boden — On the ground or floor; location takes dative.
- auf den Boden legen — Putting something there describes a destination with accusative.
Der Boden im Garten ist noch feucht.
The soil in the garden is still damp.