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flat

flat

Meaning of flat

English

smooth and level, with no raised parts

Deutsch

ohne Krümmungen oder Wölbungen; eben

flat

Pronunciation

British English
/flæt/
American English
/flæt/

flat with German translation

flat usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The table is flat.

Der Tisch ist flach.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The stone is flat.

Der Stein ist flach.

flat synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between flat, level, even, smooth, flush, horizontal, and planar

🇬🇧English

even, at one height

A1very often

ENThe floor is level, so the door closes easily.

🇬🇧English

without bumps

A1often

ENThe road is even, so the ride is smooth.

🇬🇧English

not rough; not necessarily flat

A1very often

ENThe wall is smooth but slightly curved.

Advanced: broader words

F
🇬🇧English
flush

level with a neighbouring surface

B1rare word

ENThe cabinet door is flush with the wall, so you don't see a gap.

H
🇬🇧English
horizontal

about direction, not shape

A2often

ENThe shelf is horizontal, but its surface is slightly wavy.

P
🇬🇧English
planar

technical, geometry

A2very rare word

ENThe designer checked that the part was perfectly planar.

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What does flat mean?

smooth and level, with no raised parts

How do you pronounce flat?

flat is pronounced /flæt/.

How is flat used in a sentence?

Der Tisch ist flach. Translation: The table is flat.

Is flat part of Adjectives vocabulary?

Yes, flat can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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