Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

Dachboden

Translation (Übersetzung) attic, loft
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈdaxˌboːdn̩/
A2
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
beginner compound-noun everyday life house rooms storage
Dachboden is a compound noun formed from 'Dach' (roof) and 'Boden' (floor/ground). It refers to the space directly under the roof of a building, typically used for storage or as living space. In older buildings, Dachböden often have exposed beams and sloping ceilings. The word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts (e.g., 'cleaning out the attic' can mean organizing one's thoughts).

Dachboden - German Nouns - Dachboden Meaning - Dachboden Translation - Dachboden Nouns Examples

Dachboden is a German Nouns

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Dachboden Examples (Beispiele) in English

Dachboden examples with English translations. See how to use Dachboden in sentences. Dachboden example sentences in English below.

Wir haben alte Möbel auf dem Dachboden gefunden.
We found old furniture in the attic.
Discovering stored items.
Kannst du bitte die Weihnachtsdekoration vom Dachboden holen?
Can you please fetch the Christmas decorations from the attic?
Requesting retrieval of seasonal items.
Der Dachboden ist voller Staub und Spinnweben.
The attic is full of dust and cobwebs.
Describing a neglected attic.
Sie bauten den Dachboden zu einem Gästezimmer aus.
They converted the attic into a guest room.
Home renovation.
Im Dachboden lagerten sie jahrelang ungenutzte Bücher.
They stored unused books in the attic for years.
Long-term storage.
Als Kind spielte ich oft auf dem Dachboden meiner Großeltern.
As a child, I often played in my grandparents' attic.
Childhood memories.
Der Dachboden dieses alten Hauses ist sehr niedrig.
The attic of this old house is very low.
Architectural description.
Sie entrümpelten den Dachboden und fanden viele vergessene Schätze.
They decluttered the attic and found many forgotten treasures.
Cleaning and discovery.
Auf dem Dachboden ist es im Sommer sehr heiß.
It's very hot in the attic in summer.
Climate/temperature observation.
Der Zugang zum Dachboden ist durch eine Falltür.
Access to the attic is through a trapdoor.
Describing entry points.

Dachboden Word Family - Dachboden Related Words - Dachboden Family Members

Dachboden Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Dachboden word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Dachboden family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Dachboden related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Components (Bestandteile des Kompositums)
Dach
Meaning: roof
Example: Das Dach des Hauses ist neu.
Noun
Boden
Meaning: floor, ground
Example: Der Boden in der Küche ist gefliest.
Noun
Related Noun (Verwandtes Substantiv)
Dachgeschoss
Meaning: top floor, attic floor
Example: Sie wohnt im Dachgeschoss.
Noun
Derived Adjective (Abgeleitetes Adjektiv)
dachbodenartig
Meaning: attic-like
Example: Der Raum hatte eine dachbodenartige Atmosphäre.
Adjective

Dachboden Usage - Dachboden Collocations - Dachboden Idioms - Dachboden Synonyms - Dachboden Antonyms

Dachboden Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Dachboden Collocations (Kollokationen)

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auf dem Dachboden
in the attic
High frequency
den Dachboden ausräumen
to clear out the attic
Medium frequency
etwas auf dem Dachboden lagern
to store something in the attic
Medium frequency
einen Dachboden ausbauen
to convert/renovate an attic
Medium frequency
vom Dachboden holen
to fetch from the attic
Medium frequency
auf dem Dachboden wohnen
to live in the attic
Low frequency
den Dachboden entrümpeln
to declutter the attic
Low frequency

Dachboden Idioms (Redewendungen)

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etwas auf dem Dachboden haben
to have something in the attic
Figuratively means to have something stored in one's memory or to be slightly crazy/quirky.
aus dem Dachboden der Erinnerung kramen
to dig out from the attic of memory
To recall something from long-term memory, often with effort.
im Dachboden des Gehirns
in the attic of the brain
Referring to deep or rarely accessed memories.

Dachboden Synonyms (Synonyme)

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Speicher
Meaning: attic, storage room
High similarity
Estrich
Meaning: attic, loft
Medium similarity
Bodenkammer
Meaning: attic room
Medium similarity
Dachgeschoss
Meaning: top floor, attic floor
Medium similarity
Mansarde
Meaning: attic, mansard
Low similarity

Dachboden Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Keller
Meaning: basement, cellar
Erdgeschoss
Meaning: ground floor
Untergeschoss
Meaning: lower level, basement

Dachboden Semantically Related Words - Dachboden Contextually Related Words - Dachboden Thematically Related Words

Dachboden Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Haus Speicher Keller Dach Boden Lagerraum Altbau Erinnerungen Staub Schätze

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