Flur
/fluːr/masculine
In German, the English word hall is translated as Flur. Wiktionary also lists Gang and Korridor.
Meaning: corridor or a hallway (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Flur | /fluːr/ | masculine |
| Gang | /ɡaŋ/ /ɡɛŋ/ |
masculine |
| Korridor | /ˈkɔʁidoːɐ̯/ | masculine |
| Diele | /ˈdiːlə/ | feminine |
Which one should you use?
Flur is the most common word for a hallway in a residential home. Gang often refers to a longer, more functional passage or a corridor in a larger building like a school or hotel. Diele specifically refers to the entrance hall or the foyer area of a house. Korridor is a more formal or technical term for a corridor, often used in institutional or architectural contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Bavaria, the dialectal word Stodl refers to a rural hall or barn.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Flur is Flure. The plural of Gang is Gänge. The plural of Diele is Diele (the form remains the same, but the article changes to 'die').
Did you know?
- While Gang usually means a corridor, it is also the German word for a 'course' in a meal or a 'gear' in a car.
- The word Diele comes from a term for a wooden plank, as early entrance halls were often distinguished by their plank flooring.
- The German word Flur is a linguistic relative of the English word 'floor'.
Examples in context
- Im Flur ist eine Ameise.There's an ant in the hall.This sentence is useful for noting the presence of an insect in the Flur.Tatoeba #1482647 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1482607 by Spamster
- Tom geht den Gang entlang.Tom is walking down the hall.This sentence is useful for describing someone walking along the Gang.Tatoeba #2983076 by pne, translation #1868139 by CK
- Deine Stiefel sind im Flur.Your boots are in the hall.This sentence is useful for stating the location of footwear in the Flur.Tatoeba #4244802 by Esperantostern, translation #11982680 by sundown
- Die Veranstaltung findet in der großen Halle statt.The event takes place in the large hall.
- Das Konzert findet im Konzertsaal statt.The concert takes place in the concert hall.
- Lass uns im Flur treffen.Let's meet in the hallway.
- Die Party steigt im Party-Saal!The party is happening in the party hall!
- Die Hochzeitsfeier findet im Festsaal statt.The wedding reception takes place in the banquet hall.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are looking for a package in the house.
- MaximilianLiegt das Paket im Flur?Is the package in the hallway?
- LauraNein, ich habe dort nichts gesehen.No, I didn't see anything there.
- MaximilianIch schaue noch einmal im Flur nach.I will look in the hallway one more time.
- LauraViel Glück, Maximilian!Good luck, Maximilian!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hall” translations and entries Flur, Gang, Korridor, Diele, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Diele, Flur, Gang, Korridor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
