This is the 1153rd most frequent German word.
dach
Roof.
Here, 'Dach' means 'roof' and is used to describe the upper covering of a building.
Das Dach des Hauses ist rot.
The roof of the house is red.
In this sentence, 'Dach' refers metaphorically to a protective structure, emphasizing shelter.
Wir saßen unter einem schützenden Dach.
We sat under a protective roof.
Here, 'Dach' is used idiomatically to mean having one's own home or living space.