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A single, often prefabricated element that is part of a larger construction, device, or machine. Components are joined together to form a whole.
Für die Reparatur des Motors benötigen wir ein spezielles Bauteil aus dem Ausland.
For the repair of the engine, we need a special component from abroad.
The word is made up of 'Bau' (construction/building, from 'bauen' meaning to build) and 'Teil' (part). So it literally describes a part that is used for building or for a construction.
Dieses kleine Bauteil ist für die Funktion der ganzen Maschine entscheidend.
This small component is crucial for the function of the whole machine.
'Bauteil' (component) is often used with verbs that describe an action involving a component. Typical combinations are 'ein Bauteil einbauen' (to install a component), 'ein Bauteil austauschen' (to replace a component), or 'ein Bauteil bestellen' (to order a component).
Der Techniker musste ein defektes Bauteil in der Steuerung austauschen.
The technician had to replace a defective component in the control unit.
The word 'Bauteil' (component) is mainly used in technical, craft/trade, or industrial contexts. It refers to a single, often standardized element of a machine, device, or building.
In der Fabrik werden die einzelnen Bauteile automatisch montiert.
In the factory, the individual components are assembled automatically.
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Teil and Bauteil can both refer to a component of a machine or device. Teil is the general term. Bauteil is especially appropriate when the component is viewed as an individual technical element joined with other elements to form a whole.
Der Techniker tauscht das defekte Bauteil der Waschmaschine aus.
The technician is replacing the defective component in the washing machine.
Der kaputte Teil der Waschmaschine muss ersetzt werden.
The broken part of the washing machine needs to be replaced.
