NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Bodendie Böden
Genitivedes Bodensder Böden
Dativedem Bodenden Böden
Accusativeden Bodendie 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.

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