Boden/ˈboːdn̩/floor; ground; soil
Boden is a German noun that means floor, ground, or soil. It is pronounced /ˈboːdn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Böden".
Definitions
1.the surface of a room; floor(location)
a.surface you walk on indoors
Der Boden im Wohnzimmer ist aus Holz.—The floor in the living room is made of wood.
2.the solid surface of the earth; ground(outside; nature)
a.surface you stand or walk on outdoors
Nach dem Regen war der Boden ganz nass.—After the rain, the ground was all wet.
3.top layer of earth where plants grow; soil(agriculture; gardening)
a.earth or soil for planting
Die Tomaten wachsen am besten in lockerem Boden.—Tomatoes grow best in loose soil.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Boden | die Böden |
| Genitive | des Bodens | der Böden |
| Dative | dem Boden | den Böden |
| Accusative | den Boden | die Böden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Boden" mean in English?
- "Boden" means floor, ground, or soil. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Boden"?
- "Boden" is pronounced /ˈboːdn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Boden" der, die, or das?
- "Boden" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Boden"?
- The plural of "Boden" is "Böden".
- What part of speech is "Boden"?
- "Boden" is a noun in German.
