construction / establishment
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construction
The process of building or erecting a building, monument, or another large structure.
Die Errichtung der neuen Brücke wird voraussichtlich zwei Jahre dauern.
The construction of the new bridge is expected to take two years.
establishment
The founding or establishment of an institution, organization, or state.
Die Errichtung einer unabhängigen Justiz ist ein Grundpfeiler der Demokratie.
The establishment of an independent judiciary is a cornerstone of democracy.
'Die Errichtung' (construction/establishment) is the nominalization of the verb 'errichten' (to build/establish). This inseparable verb (er-richten) means to build up or found something large or important.
Man kann die Errichtung des Turms von hier aus gut beobachten.
You can observe the construction of the tower well from here.
The word 'Errichtung' (construction/establishment) belongs to formal language. It is mainly used in official, historical, or technical texts.
In der Urkunde wird die Errichtung der Stiftung dokumentiert.
The document records the establishment of the foundation.
Very often, 'die Errichtung' (the construction/establishment) is combined with a genitive attribute that indicates what is being built or established. Example: 'die Errichtung eines Denkmals' (the construction of a monument).
Die Errichtung des neuen Regierungsviertels hat die Stadt verändert.
The construction of the new government district has changed the city.
You can tell from the object whether a building (m01) or an institution (m02) is meant. Words like 'Gebäude' (building) or 'Denkmal' (monument) point to the construction meaning, while 'Staat' (state) or 'Organisation' (organization) point to the founding meaning.
Die Errichtung eines Zauns soll das Grundstück schützen.
The construction of a fence is intended to protect the property.
construction / building
Bau and Errichtung both refer to the creation of a large built structure. Bau is the more general and more common word in everyday language; Errichtung sounds more formal and focuses clearly on the process. Bau usually fits a normal conversation, while Errichtung is more suitable for a formal text.
Die Errichtung der neuen Sporthalle beginnt im nächsten Monat.
Construction of the new sports hall begins next month.
Der Bau der neuen Sporthalle beginnt im nächsten Monat.
Construction of the new sports hall begins next month.
