cultivation / extension
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cultivation
The systematic planting and care of crops in agriculture or in the garden.
Der Anbau von Biogemüse wird in der Region immer wichtiger.
The cultivation of organic vegetables is becoming increasingly important in the region.
extension / addition
A part of a building that was added to the main building later in order to enlarge it.
Die Familie plant einen Anbau an ihr Haus, um ein weiteres Kinderzimmer zu schaffen.
The family is planning an extension to their house to create another children's room.
The word is derived from the verb 'anbauen' (to cultivate / to add on). The prefix 'an-' and the verb 'bauen' (to build, in the sense of 'to construct' or 'to cultivate') explain both meanings: you build something onto a house, or you grow plants in a field.
Wir wollen nächstes Jahr Tomaten im Garten anbauen.
We want to grow tomatoes in the garden next year.
You can tell which meaning is intended from the context. If it is about plants, vegetables, fruit, or agriculture, the first meaning is intended. If it is about houses, rooms, or architecture, the second meaning is intended.
Der Anbau von Wein hat hier eine lange Tradition.
The cultivation of wine has a long tradition here.
In an agricultural context, 'Anbau' (cultivation) is often combined with 'von' (of) and the type of plant. Common adjectives are 'ökologisch' (ecological/organic), 'biologisch' (organic), or 'traditionell' (traditional).
Der ökologische Anbau von Gemüse ist uns sehr wichtig.
The organic cultivation of vegetables is very important to us.
When an extension to a building is meant, the preposition 'an' (to/on) is almost always used with the accusative or dative to describe the connection to the main building.
Wir planen einen Anbau an das Wohnhaus.
We are planning an extension to the residential building.
culture
Kultur and Anbau can both refer to the agricultural use of plants. Anbau places more emphasis on the systematic planting and care as an activity, while Kultur can refer more generally to agricultural plant production. Speak of Anbau when the work is the focus, and of Kultur when referring to the agricultural sector.
Der Anbau von Kartoffeln braucht auf diesem Feld viel Wasser und regelmäßige Pflege.
Growing potatoes on this field requires a lot of water and regular care.
Auf diesem Feld ist die Kultur von Kartoffeln besonders erfolgreich.
Potato cultivation is particularly successful in this field.
