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How do you say "ground" in German?
der Boden
In German, "ground" is der Boden.
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Pronunciation
Say BOH-den. The o sounds like English oh, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Boden is masculine. The plural is die Boeden. It can mean floor, ground, or soil.
Example sentence
Der Ball rollt über den Boden.
The ball rolls across the ground.
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How to remember der Boden
Boden is the ground you walk on. Think of solid ground beneath your feet.
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Questions about der Boden
How do you say "ground" in German?
In German, "ground" is der Boden. It is a noun.
Is der Boden masculine or feminine?
Der Boden is masculine. The plural is die Boeden. It can mean floor, ground, or soil.
How is der Boden used in a sentence?
Use der Boden as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Ball rollt über den Boden. (The ball rolls across the ground.).
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