German word

Bauzeit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaʊ̯ˌtsaɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounconstruction period

Example

Die Bauzeit des Umbaus ist sehr knapp.

The construction period for the renovation is very short.

Illustration for Bauzeit (construction period)

More examples

Trotz Problemen konnten sie die Bauzeit einhalten.

Despite problems, they were able to keep to the construction period.

Core concept

A calendar bracket marking how long a building project is planned to last or actually lasts.

Common phrases

  • während der Bauzeit

    during the construction period

  • die Bauzeit einhalten

    keep to the construction period

  • planmäßige Bauzeit

    scheduled construction period

Similar words

Zeitplan: A timetable for carrying out tasks and stages of work.
Bauablauf: A plan for the order and flow of work during construction.
Dauer: The duration of an activity or continuing condition.
Bauphase: One defined part of a construction project.

Definition in German

die für einen Bau vorgesehene oder tatsächlich verstrichene Zeitspanne, häufig mit Angabe von Beginn und Ende.

Word origin

The compound Bauzeit joins Bau, a building or construction project, with Zeit, a period of time.

Usage tips

  • German commonly combines Bauzeit with verkürzen, verlängern, and Verzögerung to describe changes or delays in the schedule.

Related words

  • Bauplanungconstruction planningnoun
  • Bauphaseconstruction phasenoun
  • Bauunternehmenconstruction companynoun

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