das Bauteil, -e
component
Ein einzelnes Stück, das man braucht, um etwas Größeres herzustellen oder zusammenzubauen, zum Beispiel in einer Maschine oder einem Gerät.
The German word "Bauteil" is a noun composed of two parts:
- Bau – meaning "construction" or "building"
- Teil – meaning "part" or "component"
Meaning:
"Bauteil" means a component, part, or element of a larger construction or system, such as a machine, building, or technical device.
Similar words:
- Komponente (component)
- Bestandteil (constituent part)
- Element (element)
Difference:
"Bauteil" is often used specifically for physical parts in engineering or construction contexts, while "Komponente" can be more general and also used in software or abstract systems. "Bestandteil" emphasizes being an integral part of a whole, and "Element" is broader, also used in scientific or abstract contexts.
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Dieses Bauteil wird im nächsten Schritt montiert.noun
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