English–German

“old building” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaltˌbaʊ̯/

Example

Ich wohne in einem Altbau.

I live in an old building.

Illustration for Altbau (old building)

How to say “old building” in German

“Old building” in German is Altbau.

A prewar residential building whose spacious rooms and decorative plaster preserve an older architectural style.

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

Example sentences with Altbau

Am Wochenende erkundeten sie das Altbauviertel und genossen den historischen Charme.

At the weekend, they explored the district of old buildings and enjoyed its historic charm.

Tips for using Altbau

  • Altbau often means more than simply an old building because German housing language commonly contrasts it with Neubau, a newer building.

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