Usage Note
Spitzboden is the triangular loft space directly under a pointed roof (Spitzdach), too low to stand in and used only for storage. It differs from a Dachgeschoss (full attic floor) in that it is not habitable. Typically accessed via a hatch (Luke) from the top storey.
Examples
"Im Spitzboden stapeln sich alte Koffer und Kartons aus der Großelternzeit."
Natural Translation
In the apex attic old suitcases and boxes from the grandparents' era are stacked up.
Literal Translation
In the pointed-loft stack up old suitcases and boxes from the grandparents-time.
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