der Bau, -ten
construction
Es bedeutet das Errichten oder Herstellen von etwas, zum Beispiel einem Haus, einer Straße oder einer Brücke.
The German word "Bau" is a noun that generally signifies "construction", "build", or "structure". It pertains to the process of constructing buildings or other structures, but can also refer to the actual structure itself.
"Bau" by itself can also hint at a lair or den when talking about places where animals reside, such as in "Fuchsbau" (fox burrow).
Additionally, "Bau" stands as the root for many related words and compound nouns, like "Bauingenieur" (civil engineer), "Baustelle" (construction site), and "Bauarbeiten" (construction work).
Make “Bau” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Das Gebäude ist im Bau.noun
The building is under construction.
Am Bau stehen verschiedene Maschinen.noun
At the construction site, various machines are standing.
Der Bau dauert noch lange.noun
The construction will still take a long time.
Der Bau wurde gestern überraschend gestoppt.noun
The construction was surprisingly halted yesterday.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad