noun
der Neubau, -ten
new building · building
Ein Gebäude, das vor kurzer Zeit errichtet wurde und noch modern und unbenutzt ist.
The German word Neubau is a compound noun made up of:
- Neu: new
- Bau: construction or building
Neubau means new construction or new building.
Similar words:
- Neubauten (plural) – new buildings
- Neubauwesen – new construction industry
- Bau – construction (general term)
- Sanierung – renovation (not exactly new, but related to building)
Differences:
- Neubau specifically refers to something newly built from scratch, whereas Sanierung means renovating or refurbishing an existing building.
- Bau is a general term for construction or building without the emphasis on "new".
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Examples
Ein Neubau wird bald fertiggestellt.noun
A new building will be completed soon.
Mehrere Neubauten verändern das Bild der Stadt.noun
Several new buildings are changing the appearance of the city.
Neben dem Neubau entsteht ein Spielplatz.noun
A playground is being built next to the new building.
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