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der Stock (noun)

floor/story, one level of a building.

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a tall building made of stacked wooden 'sticks' (Stöcke). Each stick represents a floor. You live on the third '...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing German and English floor numbering. → Remember: Erdgeschoss (ground), erster Stock (1st), zweiter Stock (2nd).

Using 'Stock' to mean 'stick' when referring to a floor. → Context is key. 'Ich wohne im dritten Stock' (I live on the third floor). 'Er braucht einen Stock' (He needs a cane).

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