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die Fläche
area
A defined, usually flat space on the ground or on a surface, often with a measurable size.
example
Die Fläche des Grundstücks beträgt 500 Quadratmeter.
The area of the plot of land is 500 square meters.
die Fläche
area / surface
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word family
'Die Fläche' (the area/surface) is the noun related to the adjective 'flach' (flat). A 'Fläche' is therefore an area characterized by its flatness.
EXAMPLE
Der Tisch ist ganz flach, du kannst alles darauf abstellen.
The table is completely flat; you can put everything on it.
Common compounds
'Fläche' (area/surface) is a very productive base word for compounds. Examples are 'Wohnfläche' (living space in an apartment), 'Oberfläche' (the outside surface of something), or 'Grünfläche' (a park or lawn/green space).
EXAMPLE
Die Oberfläche des Mars ist rot und staubig.
The surface of Mars is red and dusty.
Context clue
When referring to a measurable size, 'Fläche' (area) is often used together with units of measurement such as 'Quadratmeter' (square meters, m²), 'Hektar' (hectares), or 'Quadratkilometer' (square kilometers, km²).
EXAMPLE
Für den neuen Teppich müssen wir die Fläche des Zimmers genau ausmessen.
For the new carpet, we have to measure the area of the room exactly.
Compare with
Fläche vs Seite
page / side
'die Seite' and 'die Fläche' can both describe an area on or at something. 'Seite' is used more when you mean a specific direction or one of several sides, for example left, right, front, or back. With paper, 'Seite' can also mean a printed page. 'Fläche' emphasizes the extended, often flat area and its size more. For example, people talk about 'eine große Fläche' (a large area) on the floor or on a table. The words can be confusing when it is about the surface of an object. Remember: 'Seite' is more about which side, while 'Fläche' is more about how large it is or which area it is.
Fläche
Im Wohnzimmer bleibt eine freie Fläche für den neuen Esstisch.
In the living room, an open area is left for the new dining table.
Seite
Auf der rechten Seite des Zettels hat jemand eine Telefonnummer notiert.
Someone wrote down a phone number on the right side of the note.
In real life
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