German Conversation · Level 33
91 words
German word
Beton
Pronunciation
IPA/beˈtɔŋ/
Meaning
- masculine nounconcrete
Example
Der Beton ist noch nicht trocken.
The concrete isn't dry yet.
More examples
Der Beton an der Fassade bröckelt.
The concrete on the facade is crumbling.
Core concept
An engineered mixture surrounds aggregate, sets in place, and becomes the solid material of walls, slabs, and foundations.
Common phrases
bröckelnder Beton
crumbling concrete
frischer Beton
fresh concrete
Similar words
Zement: A powdered binder that hardens with water and holds other materials together.
Mörtel: A workable mix of cement, sand, and water used for masonry and filling joints.
Kies: Coarse gravel used as aggregate in concrete.
Definition in German
Ein künstlich hergestellter, nach dem Abbinden hart werdender Baustoff aus Bindemittel, Wasser und Zuschlagstoffen.
Word origin
German Beton comes from French béton, which supplied the name for the artificial stone-like construction material.
Usage tips
- German Beton names the building material, whereas English cement usually corresponds to Zement, the binder used to make concrete.
Related words
- betonierenpour concreteverb
- Betonflächeconcrete surfacenoun