German word

Bauhof

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaʊ̯ˌhoːf/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmunicipal works yard

Example

An den Bauhöfen liegen oft Ersatzteile und Geräte.

Spare parts and equipment are often kept at municipal works yards.

Illustration for Bauhof (municipal works yard)

More examples

Der Monteur fährt zum Bauhof.

The mechanic drives to the municipal works yard.

Core concept

A fenced service yard holds work vehicles, tools, and materials ready for maintenance or deployment.

Common phrases

  • zum Bauhof fahren

    travel to the municipal works yard

  • auf dem Bauhof arbeiten

    work in the municipal works yard

Similar words

Betriebshof: A vehicle and equipment yard used for storage, servicing, and dispatch management.
Depot: A depot that stores supplies and vehicles for later distribution or use.
Lager: A place or building used to store goods, supplies, and other materials.
Baubetriebshof: A construction operations yard for preparing heavy machinery and materials for deployment.

Definition in German

Unter einem Bauhof versteht man einen Betriebshof, auf dem Arbeitsgeräte, Fahrzeuge und Baustoffe für kommunale oder private Bauarbeiten zusammengeführt und gewartet werden.

Word origin

Bauhof is a compound of German Bau, meaning construction or building work, and Hof, meaning an enclosed yard or grounds.

Usage tips

  • Bauhof is masculine, and its plural is Bauhöfe with an umlaut.

Other meanings

  • public works yardnoun
  • municipal works depotnoun

Related words

  • Bauhofleitermanager of the municipal works yardnoun
  • Bauhofgeländemunicipal works yard sitenoun

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