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noun

Bau

construction

German grammar
derBaum

Meaning of Bau

Deutsch

das Errichten von etwas

English

the building of something

construction

Pronunciation

German
/baʊ̯/

Bau with English translation

Bau usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Bau der Brücke dauert lange.

Construction of the bridge is taking a long time.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Beim Bau gab es viele Probleme.

There were many problems during construction.

Bau synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Bau, Errichtung, Bauwerk, Konstruktion, Bauvorhaben, Fertigstellung, Aufbau, and Herstellung

E
🇩🇪German
Errichtung

Formal: the process of putting up or establishing something, especially buildings, structures, or institutions.

B1often
B
🇩🇪German
Bauwerk

Refers to the finished structure or building, not the process of building.

B1often
K
🇩🇪German
Konstruktion

Highlights the technical or engineering aspect of construction; often used for a complex structure.

B1often
B
🇩🇪German
Bauvorhaben

Formal: a planned building project or construction project.

B1often
F
🇩🇪German
Fertigstellung

Refers to the completion of a construction project or task, the final stage.

B1often

Advanced: broader words

A
🇩🇪German
Aufbau

Broader than construction: it can mean building, setting up, or organizing a structure, system, or organization.

B1very often
H
🇩🇪German
Herstellung

Means making or producing something; it is about a product or material, not a building.

B1very often
B
🇩🇪German
Baustelle

Not the construction itself, but the place where construction is happening.

B1very often
A
🇩🇪German
Ausbau

Means expanding, upgrading, or further developing something that already exists.

B1often

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Questions about this word

What does Bau mean?

the building of something

How do you pronounce Bau?

Bau is pronounced [baʊ̯].

How is Bau used in a sentence?

Construction of the bridge is taking a long time. Translation: Der Bau der Brücke dauert lange.

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