Dach
/dax/neuter
The German word for roof is Dach.
Dach is a neuter noun used to refer to the cover at the top of a building.
Meaning: the cover at the top of a building (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Dach is Dächer. When using the genitive singular to say "of the roof", you can use either des Dachs or des Daches.
How do you pronounce it?
/dax/
Did you know?
- The German word Dach is an ancient cousin to the word 'toga'. While one word describes a covering for a house, the other describes the traditional garment that covered a Roman citizen.
- Germans use the phrase unter einem Dach metaphorically. It can describe people living in the same house, but it is also used when two different organizations or companies merge into one.
- The German word Dachgeschoss specifically describes the living space directly under the roof, which often includes characteristic slanted ceilings.
Examples in context
- Er sprang vom Dach.He jumped off the roof.This sentence shows how to use Dach when describing jumping off a surface.Tatoeba #12603844 by Waldelfe, translation #3927892 by Amastan
- Das Dach hat Löcher.There are holes in the roof.This sentence is useful for describing damage, such as holes, in the Dach.Tatoeba #1683990 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1676719 by Spamster
- Das Dach ist undicht.There's a leak in the roof.This sentence is useful for describing a leak in the Dach.Tatoeba #881929 by Esperantostern, translation #2713288 by CK
- Das Dach des Hauses sieht hervorragend ausThe roof of the house looks fantastic
- Die Bedachung des Gebäudes ist sehr solideThe building's roof covering is very solid
- 249 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are looking at a house for sale.
- HannahDas Dach sieht sehr alt aus.The roof looks very old.
- LukasJa, wir müssen das Dach reparieren.Yes, we have to repair the roof.
- HannahIst das Dach aus Ziegeln?Is the roof made of tiles?
- LukasJa, das ist ein klassisches Dach.Yes, that is a classic roof.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “roof” translations and entries Dach, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dach, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
