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“road construction” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtʁaːsn̩ˌbaʊ̯/

Example

Der Straßenbau in der Region dauert mehrere Jahre.

Road construction in the region will take several years.

Illustration for Straßenbau (road construction)

How to say “road construction” in German

“Road construction” in German is Straßenbau.

A road's whole working life, from earthworks and drainage to resurfacing and maintenance.

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

Example sentences with Straßenbau

Bei starkem Regen verzögert sich der Straßenbau oft.

Heavy rain often delays road construction.

Tips for using Straßenbau

  • Straßenbau is formal and technical, while Straßenarbeiten refers more generally to work currently being done on roads.

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