design / construction type
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design / construction type
The specific way in which something is constructed; the outer shape or structural type of a building, device, or vehicle.
Dieses Automodell gibt es in verschiedenen Bauformen, zum Beispiel als Limousine und als Kombi.
This car model is available in different body styles, for example as a sedan and as a station wagon.
The word is made up of 'Bau' (from 'bauen', to build) and 'Form' (form/shape). So it literally describes the 'form' that something gets through 'building' or construction.
Die kompakte Bauform des Geräts macht es sehr handlich.
The compact design of the device makes it very easy to handle.
'Bauform' is often used to describe different variants of a product, especially with vehicles, electronic devices, or furniture.
Welche Bauform des Regals passt am besten in dein Zimmer?
Which design of the shelf fits best in your room?
This word belongs more to technical or descriptive language. It is often found in product catalogs, technical data sheets, or specialist articles.
In der Anleitung werden die technischen Daten und die Bauform genau beschrieben.
The manual describes the technical specifications and the design in detail.
form / shape
Both Form and Bauform can refer to the outer shape of an object. Form remains general, while Bauform highlights the specific type of construction or a structural type. Form is sufficient for the simple outline; for a particular construction pattern, Bauform is more appropriate.
Die Bauform des neuen Hauses wurde gewählt, weil seine Außenwände leicht gebogen sind.
The design of the new house was chosen because its exterior walls are slightly curved.
Die Form des neuen Hauses gefällt uns, weil seine Außenwände leicht gebogen sind.
We like the shape of the new house because its exterior walls are slightly curved.
