English–German

“construction work” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaʊ̯ˌmaːsnaːmə/

Example

Die Baumaßnahme dauert drei Monate.

The construction work will take three months.

Illustration for Baumaßnahme (construction work)

How to say “construction work” in German

“Construction work” in German is Baumaßnahme.

A clearly bounded project on the ground, with workers and equipment changing a building, road, or other structure.

Full entry for Baumaßnahme: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Baumaßnahme

Die Baumaßnahme wurde letzte Woche genehmigt.

The construction work was approved last week.

Tips for using Baumaßnahme

  • Baumaßnahme is a formal administrative word, while everyday speech more often uses Bauarbeiten for the work or Baustelle for the site.

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