German word

Anbau

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanbaʊ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine noungrowing

Example

Der Anbau von Tomaten ist in diesem Klima einfach.

Growing tomatoes is easy in this climate.

Illustration for Anbau (growing)

More examples

Der gemischte Anbau fördert die Biodiversität auf dem Feld.

Mixed cultivation promotes biodiversity in the field.

Core concept

A plot receives useful plants, or a building receives a new attached section.

Common phrases

  • gemischter Anbau

    mixed cultivation

  • subventionierter Anbau

    subsidized cultivation

  • lokaler Anbau

    local cultivation

Similar words

Bepflanzung: Covering a place with plants by putting them in soil or planters.
Anpflanzung: The practical task of putting seedlings or seeds into the ground.
Landwirtschaft: Agricultural production of crops and animals on a large scale.

Definition in German

Der Anbau bezeichnet das gezielte Kultivieren von Nutzpflanzen; seltener die bauliche Erweiterung an einem Gebäude.

Word origin

Anbau is formed from the separable verb anbauen, combining an- with the inherited Germanic verb bauen for building or cultivating.

Usage tips

  • For cultivation, Anbau is often an uncountable activity, while a physical extension can be counted as ein Anbau or mehrere Anbauten.

Other meanings

  • additionnoun

Opposites

  • Wildwuchswild growthnoun

Related words

  • Anbauproduktcrop productnoun
  • Anbauwirtschaftcultivation industrynoun

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