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How to Say ‘The apartment is on the top floor.’ in German

Die Wohnung ist im Dachgeschoss.

dee VOH-noong ist im DAKH-geh-shos

[dee VOH-noong ist im DAKH-geh-shos]

Phrase Breakdown

Die Wohnung ist

dee VOH-noong ist

The apartment is

'Wohnung' is feminine, so it takes 'die'. The 'W' sounds like an English 'v'.

Example

Die Wohnung ist groß.

The apartment is big.

Words in this phrase

Die

[dee]

the

Definite article used to specify something already known.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Wohnung

[VOH-noong]

apartment

A flat or apartment where someone lives.

Example

In meiner Wohnung ist das warme Wasser kaputt.

In my apartment, the hot water is broken.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

im Dachgeschoss.

im DAKH-geh-shos

on the top floor / in the attic.

'Dachgeschoss' is the floor right under the roof. The 'ch' is a throaty sound, as in 'Bach'.

Example

Ich wohne im Dachgeschoss.

I live on the top floor.

Words in this phrase

[im]

in the

A contraction of in dem, commonly used before masculine or neuter nouns in the dative case.

Example

Im Gespräch mit Mitarbeitenden erfährt man viel über die Firma.

In conversation with employees, you learn a lot about the company.

Dachgeschoss

[DAKH-geh-shos]

attic floor / top floor

The floor directly under the roof, often hot in summer.

Example

Wir wohnen im Dachgeschoss.

We live on the top floor under the roof.

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