English–German
“housing development” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnɔɪ̯baʊ̯gəˌbiːt/
Example
Im Neubaugebiet entstehen viele neue Wohnungen.
Many new apartments are being built in the housing development.
How to say “housing development” in German
“Housing development” in German is Neubaugebiet.
A marked-off urban zone where construction has recently spread, often forming a sizeable residential neighborhood rather than one isolated building.
Example sentences with Neubaugebiet
Viele junge Familien ziehen in ein Neubaugebiet.
Many young families are moving into a housing development.
Tips for using Neubaugebiet
- The noun refers to the whole development, while a single new building is a Neubau; this distinction matters in planning and housing contexts.
Other German words for “housing development”
Die Firma plant den Wohnbau am Stadtrand.
The company is planning a housing development on the outskirts.