infrastructure
die Infrastruktur, die Infrastrukturen
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infrastructure
The entirety of the basic facilities and systems necessary for the functioning and development of a country, region, or city. This includes transport routes, energy and water supply, communication networks, schools, and hospitals.
Investitionen in die öffentliche Infrastruktur sind entscheidend für das Wirtschaftswachstum.
Investments in public infrastructure are crucial for economic growth.
IT infrastructure
In the field of information technology (IT), the basic technical equipment required for the operation of computer systems and networks, such as servers, data centers, and software.
Das Unternehmen modernisiert seine gesamte IT-Infrastruktur, um sicherer und effizienter zu werden.
The company is modernizing its entire IT infrastructure in order to become more secure and efficient.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Infrastrukturen |
| genitive | der Infrastruktur |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Infrastruktur | die Infrastrukturen |
| accusative | die Infrastruktur | die Infrastrukturen |
| dative | der Infrastruktur | den Infrastrukturen |
| genitive | der Infrastruktur | der Infrastrukturen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word comes from Latin. The prefix 'infra-' means 'under' or 'below'. Infrastruktur (infrastructure) is therefore the 'underlying structure' that makes a society or system functional in the first place.
Ohne eine funktionierende Infrastruktur kann sich die Wirtschaft nicht entwickeln.
Without functioning infrastructure, the economy cannot develop.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. In connection with 'Verkehr' (traffic/transport), 'Energie' (energy), or 'Straßen' (roads), it refers to public infrastructure. With words like 'IT', 'Server', or 'Netzwerk' (network), it is about technical infrastructure.
Die alte Brücke ist ein wichtiger Teil der Verkehrsinfrastruktur.
The old bridge is an important part of the transport infrastructure.
Für das neue Softwareprojekt muss die Server-Infrastruktur erweitert werden.
For the new software project, the server infrastructure has to be expanded.
Common verbs in connection with public infrastructure are 'ausbauen' (to expand), 'verbessern' (to improve), 'modernisieren' (to modernize), or 'in die Infrastruktur investieren' (to invest in infrastructure).
Die Regierung plant, die digitale Infrastruktur im ganzen Land auszubauen.
The government plans to expand the digital infrastructure throughout the country.
Es muss mehr Geld in die marode Infrastruktur investiert werden.
More money must be invested in the dilapidated infrastructure.
furnishings / institution / setup
Both words can refer to public services or facilities in a city. „Einrichtung“ usually refers to a single institution or facility, such as a hospital, while „Infrastruktur“ means the overarching system of many basic facilities and supply networks. Use „Einrichtung“ for a specific place and „Infrastruktur“ for the system as a whole.
Die Stadt muss ihre Infrastruktur verbessern, damit Krankenhäuser, Schulen und Verkehrswege gut funktionieren.
The city needs to improve its infrastructure so that hospitals, schools, and transport routes function well.
Das neue Krankenhaus ist eine wichtige Einrichtung für die Menschen im Stadtteil.
The new hospital is an important institution for people in the neighborhood.
