English–German

“housing construction” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvoːnʊŋsˌbaʊ̯/

Example

In vielen Städten nehmen die Wohnungsbauten zu.

Housing construction is increasing in many cities.

Illustration for Wohnungsbau (housing construction)

How to say “housing construction” in German

“Housing construction” in German is Wohnungsbau.

Rows of new homes rising as a city expands its supply of places to live.

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

Example sentences with Wohnungsbau

Viele Kommunen setzen auf subventionierten Wohnungsbau, um die Mieten zu dämpfen.

Many municipalities rely on subsidized housing construction to keep rents down.

Tips for using Wohnungsbau

  • Wohnungsbau is usually a mass noun for the activity or field, while Wohnungsbauten can refer to individual housing projects or structures.

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