construction yard
der Bauhof, die Bauhöfe
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construction yard
A site or facility where building materials, tools, and construction machinery are stored and maintained.
Die Baufirma lagert ihre Maschinen und Materialien auf dem Bauhof.
The construction company stores its machinery and materials at the construction yard.
public works depot
A municipal facility responsible for construction, repair, and maintenance work in the local area, with equipment and vehicles kept there for this purpose.
Der Bauhof repariert im Winter die Straßen und räumt den Schnee.
In winter, the public works depot repairs the roads and clears the snow.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bauhöfe |
| genitive | des Bauhofs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Bauhof | die Bauhöfe |
| accusative | den Bauhof | die Bauhöfe |
| dative | dem Bauhof | den Bauhöfen |
| genitive | des Bauhofs des Bauhofes | der Bauhöfe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Bauhof” (construction yard) is made up of “Bau” (construction) and “Hof” (yard). It refers to a site where materials, tools, machinery, or vehicles for construction and maintenance work are kept.
Auf dem Bauhof stehen mehrere Bagger und Lastwagen.
Several excavators and trucks are kept at the construction yard.
You can often tell from the context whether a private or municipal “Bauhof” (construction yard) is meant: a construction company stores its own equipment there, while a municipality organizes public works there.
Die Gemeinde hat den Bauhof mit einem neuen Schneepflug ausgestattet.
The municipality equipped the public works depot with a new snowplow.
Der Bauhof der Baufirma liegt am Stadtrand und wird jeden Morgen geöffnet.
The construction company's yard is on the outskirts of town and opens every morning.
In a municipal context, “Bauhof” (public works depot) is often associated with work such as road repairs, winter maintenance, the care of green spaces, and snow removal.
Der Bauhof übernimmt im Frühjahr die Pflege der öffentlichen Grünanlagen.
In spring, the public works depot takes care of the public green spaces.
