andetagen

Andetagen is a term used in some Scandinavian languages, particularly Danish and Norwegian, to denote the second floor of a building—the level above the ground floor. The word combines a form meaning “second” with a word for “floor” or “storey,” reflecting a straightforward architectural designation.

The exact spelling and usage vary by language and region. In official or written Danish and Norwegian, you may encounter forms such as “anden etage,” “andre etasje,” or the more compact contracted form “andetagen” on signage, maps, or addresses. Regional dialects and historical texts can show additional variants. In Swedish, the corresponding concept is usually expressed as “andra våningen.”

Usage context commonly includes architectural plans, real estate listings, building signage, and urban planning documents. The term is part of standard floor-numbering conventions, though floor counting differs by country: some systems begin with the ground floor as 0, others treat the ground floor as 1, which can affect how “second floor” is interpreted in practice.

Notes and related terms: Etage or etasje is the generic word for a floor in many Nordic languages; counterpoints include ground floor (ground floor) and first floor, as well as mezzanine or balcony levels in various jurisdictions. The term is rarely used as a proper name, but can appear in the names of buildings or facilities.