mechanical engineering
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mechanical-engineering
Used as a modifying element in compounds to mark something as belonging to the field of mechanical engineering. In this function, it behaves similarly to an adjective, but grammatically it is a noun.
Die deutsche Maschinenbau-Industrie ist weltweit für ihre hohe Qualität bekannt.
The German mechanical-engineering industry is known worldwide for its high quality.
The word 'Maschinenbau' (mechanical engineering) is a compound noun made up of 'Maschine' (machine) and 'Bau' (construction/building). It literally describes the construction of machines as an engineering discipline.
Er studiert Maschinenbau an der Technischen Universität.
He is studying mechanical engineering at the Technical University.
'Maschinenbau' (mechanical engineering) is a noun, but it is often used like an adjective as the first part of new compound words (Komposita). It remains unchanged and is not declined.
Ein Maschinenbau-Ingenieur entwirft und konstruiert Maschinen.
A mechanical-engineering engineer designs and constructs machines.
Common compounds with 'Maschinenbau' (mechanical engineering) are 'Maschinenbau-Studium' (mechanical engineering degree/program), 'Maschinenbau-Ingenieur(in)' (mechanical engineer), and 'Maschinenbau-Unternehmen' (mechanical engineering company). The hyphen is often used for better readability.
Nach dem Abitur möchte sie ein Maschinenbau-Studium beginnen.
After graduating from secondary school, she wants to begin a mechanical engineering degree.
plant engineering
Here, Maschinenbau functions as a modifying element for a company in this field, where individual machines are the focus. A company in Anlagenbau, by contrast, plans and builds complete technical plants. The deciding factor is therefore whether individual machines or entire systems are meant.
Das Maschinenbauunternehmen entwickelt eine neue Verpackungsmaschine.
The mechanical engineering company is developing a new packaging machine.
Das Unternehmen im Anlagenbau errichtet eine vollständige Verpackungsanlage.
The plant engineering company is building a complete packaging plant.
