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Kellergeschoss

basement floor, cellar level

noun KEL-er-ge-shoss Rare
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Usage Note

Kellergeschoss denotes the below-ground storey of a building. In German real-estate language it is abbreviated KG in floor plans. A fully above-ground Kellergeschoss can sometimes count as a proper Vollgeschoss under building regulations.

Examples

"Im Kellergeschoss befinden sich Abstellräume und der Heizungskeller."

Natural Translation

The basement floor contains storage rooms and the boiler room.

Literal Translation

In the basement-floor are located storage-rooms and the heating-cellar.

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