usable area
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usable area
The part of a building's total area that can actually be used. Load-bearing walls, stairwells, or functional areas for building services, for example, are not counted as usable area.
Die Wohnung hat eine Wohnfläche von 80 Quadratmetern, aber die gesamte Nutzfläche inklusive Keller beträgt 100 Quadratmeter.
The apartment has a living area of 80 square meters, but the total usable area including the basement is 100 square meters.
The word is clearly composed of 'Nutz-' (from the verb 'nutzen' (to use)) and 'Fläche' (area). So it literally means an area that can be used.
Bei der Planung des Hauses wurde die Nutzfläche genau berechnet.
When planning the house, the usable area was calculated precisely.
'Nutzfläche' is a technical term. It is used mainly in the fields of architecture, real estate, agriculture, and administration. In normal everyday life, people use it less often.
Im Mietvertrag ist die exakte Nutzfläche der Wohnung angegeben.
The exact usable area of the apartment is stated in the rental contract.
The context makes the meaning clear. If people are talking about buildings, apartments, or offices, the usable building area is meant. If the topic is fields, forests, or gardens, the agriculturally used area is meant.
Die Nutzfläche des Büros beträgt 500 Quadratmeter.
The usable area of the office is 500 square meters.
base area / basal area
'die Grundfläche' and 'die Nutzfläche' both have to do with the area of a building or room. 'Grundfläche' means the area on which a building or solid stands, so it is more about the outer or lower surface. 'Nutzfläche' means the part of a building that can actually be used. For example, not all walls or technical service areas are included in it. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in building plans or apartment listings. The important point is: 'Grundfläche' asks about the space something takes up; 'Nutzfläche' asks about the space that can be used.
Die neue Werkstatt bietet mehr Nutzfläche als der alte Raum.
The new workshop offers more usable area than the old room.
Die Garage hat eine kleine Grundfläche, passt aber gut in den Hof.
The garage has a small base area, but it fits well in the courtyard.