plattegrond
floor plan, city map
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
ˈplɑtəˌɣrɔnt
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Cultural Note
While digital maps have largely replaced paper ones, many Dutch tourist offices (VVV) still provide free plattegronden. The word literally means 'flat ground,' referring to a bird's-eye view representation of a space.
📝 Example Sentences
Heeft u een plattegrond van de stad?
Do you have a city map?
De plattegrond van het museum hangt bij de ingang.
The floor plan of the museum hangs at the entrance.
Zonder plattegrond raak je verdwaald.
Without a map you'll get lost.