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Etage
German → American English
American English
floor
Gebäudegeschoss; eine Ebene in einem Haus oder Gebäude.
Unsere Wohnung liegt im dritten Stock, also in der dritten Etage.Etage is the more neutral word for a building level, especially in formal or general use. In everyday speech, Germans often say Stock or Stockwerk; note that in many regions the floor count may differ from English because the ground floor is usually called Erdgeschoss.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Etage” mean in English?
“Etage” means “floor” or “story” in a building.
Is “Etage” the same as “Stockwerk”?
Yes, they are very close in meaning. “Stockwerk” is often a bit more common in everyday German.
Is “Etage” used for the ground floor?
It can be used for a level in a building, but the ground floor is usually called “Erdgeschoss,” not “Etage.”
How do you say “upper floor” in German?
You can say “Obergeschoss,” “obere Etage,” or “oberes Stockwerk,” depending on context.