noun

der Baustein, -e

building block

Einzelnes Teil, das zusammen mit anderen Teilen etwas Größeres bildet.

The German word "Baustein" is a compound noun, consisting of "Bau," meaning "construction" or "building," and "Stein," which means "stone" or "brick." The term "Baustein" refers to a building block or a component part of a structure. It is also metaphorically used to describe an integral part of a larger system or concept. Words with a similar meaning include "Modul" (module), "Element" (element), and "Komponente" (component).

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Examples

Ein Baustein fällt aus dem Lego-Turm herunter.noun

A building block falls down from the Lego tower.

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