noun
der Abbau, /analysis
rastavljanje
Dies beschreibt den Vorgang, wenn etwas kleiner wird, weniger wird oder komplett entfernt wird. Es kann sich auf Material in der Natur oder auf Personal in einer Firma beziehen.
The German word "Abbau" is a noun, meaning "reduction," "dismantling," or "decomposition."
- It is formed from the prefix "ab" (off, down, away) and the verb "bauen" (to build).
- So, literally, it means "building down" or "taking apart."
Similar words:
- Rückbau (deconstruction, dismantling)
- Entfernung (removal)
- Reduzierung (reduction)
Differences:
- Abbau specifically implies the process of breaking down or reducing something, often physical structures or quantities (e.g., muscle loss, dismantling machinery).
- Rückbau is more technical, often used in construction or demolition contexts.
- Reduzierung is a general term for any reduction, not necessarily physical dismantling.
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Examples
Der Abbau der Anlage beginnt nächste Woche.noun
Rastavljanje postrojenja počinje sljedeći tjedan.
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