noun

die Baustelle, -n

construction site

Ein Ort, an dem gearbeitet wird, um ein Gebäude, eine Straße oder etwas anderes zu bauen oder zu reparieren.

The German word „Baustelle“ is a noun meaning "construction site".

  • It is composed of:
    • „Bau“ = construction/building
    • „Stelle“ = place/spot

Similar words:

  • „Baubereich“ (construction area)
  • „Baugelände“ (construction ground)
  • „Arbeitsstelle“ (worksite)

Difference:

  • „Baustelle“ specifically refers to a site where construction work is actively taking place.
  • „Baubereich“ or „Baugelände“ are more general, referring to areas related to construction but not explicitly active sites.
  • „Arbeitsstelle“ is a broader term for any worksite, not limited to construction.

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Examples

Die Baustelle befindet sich neben dem Park.noun

The construction site is located next to the park.

Heute ist die Baustelle geschlossen.noun

Today the construction site is closed.

Heute gibt es eine große Baustelle in der Nähe.noun

There is a large construction site nearby today.

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