German NOUN B2 Rank 2845

die Konstruktion

construction

die Konstruktion, die Konstruktionen

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Konstruktion, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Konstruktion vs Bau

construction / building

Both Bau and Konstruktion can describe the construction of a structure. Bau tends to emphasize the practical work at the construction site, while Konstruktion focuses more on the way it is built and its technical composition. Use Bau for the work itself, and Konstruktion when the structure or planning is the focus.

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Konstruktion

Die Konstruktion der Brücke muss dem starken Wind standhalten.

The bridge's design must withstand strong winds.

Bau

Der Bau der Brücke macht wegen des Wetters nur langsam Fortschritte.

Construction of the bridge is progressing slowly because of the weather.

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