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.
'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
'der Bau' and 'die Errichtung' can both refer to the process in which a building or large structure is created. 'der Bau' is the normal and common word in everyday language and in many practical situations. 'die Errichtung' sounds more formal and more precise, especially in reports, contracts, or official texts. If you are simply talking about a house, a road, or a hall, 'der Bau' is usually more natural. 'die Errichtung' fits better when the planned or official process is being emphasized.
Die Errichtung des Denkmals wurde vom Stadtrat beschlossen.
The construction of the monument was approved by the city council.
Wegen des schlechten Wetters hat sich der Bau der Garage verzögert.
Because of the bad weather, construction of the garage has been delayed.