die Infrastruktur, -en
infrastructure
Wichtige Einrichtungen und Wege, die ein Land oder eine Stadt braucht, damit alles gut funktioniert, zum Beispiel Straßen, Strom, Wasser und Internet.
The German word "Infrastruktur" is a noun meaning "infrastructure". It is a compound of "infra" (Latin prefix meaning "below" or "under") and "Struktur" (structure).
- Struktur means "structure" or "arrangement".
"Infrastruktur" refers to the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, such as transportation, communication, water and power supplies.
Similar words:
- Grundlage (basis, foundation)
- Einrichtungen (facilities)
- Versorgungsnetz (utility network)
Difference:
- "Infrastruktur" specifically denotes foundational physical and organizational structures.
- The similar terms may be more general—e.g., "Einrichtungen" can refer to any facilities, and "Grundlage" is a broader term meaning the basis or foundation without specifying physical systems.
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Examples
Die Infrastruktur in dieser Stadt ist gut.noun
The infrastructure in this city is good.
Eine moderne Infrastruktur ist für das Land sehr wichtig.noun
A modern infrastructure is very important for the country.
Moderne Infrastruktur verbessert die Lebensqualität.noun
Modern infrastructure improves the quality of life.
Nach dem Sturm wurde die Infrastruktur repariert.noun
After the storm, the infrastructure was repaired.
Ohne gute Infrastruktur können Firmen nicht erfolgreich arbeiten.noun
Without good infrastructure, companies cannot operate successfully.
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