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construction machine
A large motorized device or vehicle used for work on construction sites, such as an excavator, crane, or concrete mixer.
Für das Ausheben der Grube wurde eine schwere Baumaschine benötigt.
A heavy construction machine was needed to dig the pit.
The word is made up of 'Bau' (construction/building) and 'Maschine' (machine). The part 'Bau' comes from the verb 'bauen' (to build) and refers to everything connected with construction.
Ein Kran ist eine große Baumaschine.
A crane is a large construction machine.
Baumaschinen (construction machines) are often associated with the verbs 'bedienen' (to operate), 'steuern' (to control/drive), 'einsetzen' (to use/deploy), or 'mieten' (to rent).
Wer darf diese Baumaschine bedienen?
Who is allowed to operate this construction machine?
'Baumaschine' (construction machine) is a general umbrella term. It is often used in technical, commercial, or official contexts, for example by construction companies or in catalogs.
Die Firma investiert in neue, umweltfreundliche Baumaschinen.
The company is investing in new, environmentally friendly construction machines.