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mechanical engineering
Ein Bereich der Technik, in dem Geräte, Anlagen und Werkzeuge geplant, gebaut und verbessert werden.
The German word "Maschinenbau" is a compound noun made of:
- Maschinen (plural of Maschine): machines
- Bau: construction or building
Meaning:
"Maschinenbau" means mechanical engineering or machine construction, referring to the field or discipline focused on designing, constructing, and maintaining machines.
Similar words:
- Maschinenwissenschaft (machine science, less common)
- Anlagenbau (plant construction, broader industrial context)
Difference:
While "Maschinenbau" specifically focuses on machines themselves, "Anlagenbau" covers broader engineering related to entire industrial plants or systems. "Maschinenwissenschaft" is more academic and theoretical, whereas "Maschinenbau" is practical and applied.
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Examples
Er interessiert sich für Maschinenbau.noun
He is interested in mechanical engineering.
Der Maschinenbau ist ein sehr schwieriges Studienfach.noun
Mechanical engineering is a very difficult subject of study.
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