mortar
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mortar
A paste-like mixture of sand, water, and a binding agent such as cement or lime, used in construction to join stones or bricks together and fill joints.
Der Maurer mischte den Mörtel an, um die nächste Steinreihe zu setzen.
The bricklayer mixed the mortar to lay the next row of stones.
In connection with 'Mörtel' (mortar), the verbs 'anmischen' (to mix/prepapre) and 'auftragen' (to apply) are often used.
Bevor wir weiterbauen können, müssen wir neuen Mörtel anmischen.
Before we can continue building, we need to mix new mortar.
After being applied, the mortar has to become hard. The verbs 'trocknen' (to dry) or, somewhat more technically, 'aushärten' (to cure/harden) are used for this.
Lass den Mörtel erst vollständig trocknen, bevor du die Wand belastest.
Let the mortar dry completely before you put weight on the wall.
'Mörtel' (mortar) is a technical term from construction. Although it is a technical word, many people understand it in everyday life, especially when talking about house building or renovation.
Im Baumarkt finden Sie verschiedene Arten von Mörtel für unterschiedliche Zwecke.
At the hardware store, you will find different types of mortar for different purposes.
concrete
'der Beton' and 'der Mörtel' are both building materials made from a mixture, and both can harden. But they are used for different tasks. 'Beton' is very strong and is used for load-bearing parts such as foundations, ceilings, or floors. 'Mörtel' is more of a soft mass while it is being worked with, and is used to join stones or bricks together or to fill joints. Learners may confuse the words because both can look similar on construction sites. If something needs to bear weight and be very stable, 'Beton' usually fits. If stones are being stuck together or joints are being filled, 'Mörtel' fits.
Der Maurer verteilt Mörtel zwischen den Ziegeln.
The bricklayer spreads mortar between the bricks.
Die Arbeiter gießen Beton in die Form für die neue Treppe.
The workers pour concrete into the form for the new staircase.