German word

Wiederaufbau

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈviːdɐˌaʊ̯fbaʊ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounreconstruction

Example

Wir unterstützen den Wiederaufbau nach dem Erdbeben.

We support reconstruction after the earthquake.

Illustration for Wiederaufbau (reconstruction)

More examples

Nach dem Konflikt begann der Wiederaufbau historischer Stätten mit internationaler Unterstützung.

After the conflict, reconstruction of historic sites began with international support.

Core concept

A destroyed neighborhood gradually regains homes, roads, utilities, and everyday life through coordinated building work.

Common phrases

  • Wiederaufbau nach Kriegsende

    reconstruction after the end of the war

  • kultureller Wiederaufbau

    cultural reconstruction

  • Wiederaufbau historischer Stätten

    reconstruction of historic sites

Similar words

Aufbau: The process of creating and developing a new building, organization, or system from scratch.
Sanierung: Work that restores and improves damaged or aging buildings, districts, or facilities.
Renovierung: Work that refreshes a building's interior or exterior in appearance and usability.
Reparatur: One-off work that fixes a damaged part and restores its original function.

Definition in German

Der Wiederaufbau bezeichnet den Prozess, zerstörte Gebäude, Infrastruktur oder Lebensgrundlagen systematisch wiederherzustellen.

Word origin

The compound combines wieder, meaning 'again', with Aufbau, a noun formed from aufbauen, so it literally describes building up again.

Usage tips

  • Wiederaufbau is a masculine noun: der Wiederaufbau, with the genitive form des Wiederaufbaus.

Other meanings

  • rebuildingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Wiederaufbauhilfereconstruction aidnoun
  • Wiederaufbauprogrammreconstruction programnoun

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