Noun
der Grundriss
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʁʊntˌʁɪs/
floor plan
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plural Grundrisse
Meanings
Noun
- floor plan
- outline
Example sentence
Auf dem Grundriss fehlt die Treppe zum Keller.
The staircase to the cellar is missing from the floor plan.
Word forms
singular
der Grundriss
plural
die Grundrisse
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Grundriss
Accusativeden Grundriss
Dativedem Grundriss
Genitivedes Grundrisses
Plural
Nominativedie Grundrisse
Accusativedie Grundrisse
Dativeden Grundrissen
Genitiveder Grundrisse
Usage
- der Grundriss einer Wohnung — a flat's floor plan; shows the layout from above
- im Grundriss — in outline; can also introduce a broad overview
Der Grundriss zeigt, dass Küche und Wohnzimmer miteinander verbunden sind.
The floor plan shows that the kitchen and living room are connected.