Laminat

laminate flooring

noun lah-mee-NAHT Rare

Origin: from Latin lamina (thin plate)

Usage Note

Laminat is click-lock laminate flooring, one of the most common floor coverings in German rental apartments. It is cheaper and easier to install than Parkett (hardwood parquet). Tenants sometimes install Laminat themselves and must remove it when moving out.

Examples

"Im Wohnzimmer wurde der alte Teppich durch Laminat ersetzt."

Natural Translation

In the living room the old carpet was replaced by laminate flooring.

Literal Translation

In the living-room was the old carpet by laminate replaced.

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