Usage Note
Dachboden is the attic space directly under the roof, typically used for storage. A converted, habitable loft is more often called a Dachgeschoss or Mansarde.
Examples
"Die alten Koffer stehen auf dem Dachboden."
Natural Translation
The old suitcases are up in the attic.
Literal Translation
The old suitcases stand on the attic-floor.
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