No. 3,879 in German
stockwerk
"Stockwerk" means "floor" or "story" in a building.
In a sentence
Das Büro befindet sich im dritten Stockwerk.
The office is located on the third floor.
Here, 'Stockwerk' is used to denote a level in a building where the office is located.
Ein neues Stockwerk wurde zu dem Gebäude hinzugefügt.
A new floor was added to the building.
In this sentence, 'Stockwerk' refers to the structure added to a building, expanding its levels.
Ich wohne in dem Stockwerk über der Garage.
I live on the floor above the garage.
Here, 'Stockwerk' is mentioned to specify a living level relative to another part of the building.
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