German word

Wohnungsbau

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvoːnʊŋsˌbaʊ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhousing construction

Example

In vielen Städten nehmen die Wohnungsbauten zu.

Housing construction is increasing in many cities.

Illustration for Wohnungsbau (housing construction)

More examples

Viele Kommunen setzen auf subventionierten Wohnungsbau, um die Mieten zu dämpfen.

Many municipalities rely on subsidized housing construction to keep rents down.

Core concept

Rows of new homes rising as a city expands its supply of places to live.

Common phrases

  • subventionierter Wohnungsbau

    subsidized housing construction

  • Wohnungsbau planen

    plan housing construction

  • regionaler Wohnungsbau

    regional housing construction

Similar words

Bau: The act or work of constructing buildings or other structures.
Neubau: A newly built home or other newly constructed building.
Wohnungsmarkt: The market where housing supply meets demand for sales and rentals.

Definition in German

Errichtung von Wohngebäuden oder Schaffung von Wohnraum

Word origin

Wohnungsbau is a compound of Wohnung, meaning dwelling, and Bau, the noun formed from bauen, meaning to build.

Usage tips

  • Wohnungsbau is usually a mass noun for the activity or field, while Wohnungsbauten can refer to individual housing projects or structures.

Other meanings

  • housing developmentnoun

Opposites

  • Baustoppconstruction haltnoun

Related words

  • Wohnungsbauprogrammhousing construction programnoun
  • Wohnungsbauquotehousing construction quotanoun

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