noun

die Baubranche, -n

construction industry

Definition & meaning

The term Baubranche refers to the construction industry. It encompasses all economic activities, companies, and professional fields related to the planning, construction, and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and other civil engineering projects. This includes everything from residential housing and commercial properties to bridges, tunnels, and roads.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a feminine noun (die Baubranche). It is a compound word consisting of two parts:

  1. Bau: Derived from the verb bauen , meaning "to build" or "construction".
  2. Branche: A loanword from French, meaning "industry," "sector," or "line of business."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Bauwirtschaft
  • Bausektor
  • Bauwesen

Antonyms: As a specific industrial sector, there are no direct antonyms, but one might contrast it with other sectors such as:

  • Dienstleistungssektor (Service sector)
  • IT-Branche (IT industry)

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Examples

Viele Menschen arbeiten in der Baubranche.noun

Many people work in the construction industry.

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