Bodenfliese

floor tile

noun BOH-den-flee-zeh Rare

Usage Note

Bodenfliese is a ceramic or stone tile used for flooring. Common in German kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways. Cleaning grout between Bodenfliesen is a frequent challenge.

Examples

"Die Bodenfliesen im Bad sind rutschig, wenn sie nass sind."

Natural Translation

The floor tiles in the bathroom are slippery when wet.

Literal Translation

The floor-tiles in-the bathroom are slippery when they wet are.

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