noun
die Errichtung, -en
construction
Das ist das Bauen oder Aufstellen von etwas, zum Beispiel eines Gebäudes oder einer Anlage.
The German word "Errichtung" is a noun meaning "construction", "erection", or "establishment". It is formed from the verb "errichten", which means "to build" or "to establish".
- richten means "to direct" or "to align".
Similar words include:
- Bau (building, construction)
- Aufbau (assembly, construction)
- Gründung (foundation, establishment)
Difference:
- Errichtung often implies the formal, physical act of setting up or building something (e.g., a structure or institution).
- Gründung focuses more on founding or instituting, especially organizations or companies.
- Bau is broader, referring generally to the process or result of building.
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Examples
Die Errichtung des Gebäudes dauert mehrere Jahre.noun
The construction of the building takes several years.
Die Errichtung eines neuen Klassenzimmers ist geplant.noun
The construction of a new classroom is planned.
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