viticulture
der Weinbau
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viticulture
The systematic cultivation of grapes for making wine. It includes all work in the vineyard, from planting to harvesting.
Diese Region in Frankreich ist weltberühmt für ihren Weinbau.
This region in France is world-famous for its viticulture.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Weinbaus |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Weinbau | – |
| accusative | den Weinbau | – |
| dative | dem Weinbau | – |
| genitive | des Weinbaus des Weinbaues | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Weinbau' (viticulture) is made up of 'der Wein' (wine) and 'der Bau' (building/cultivation). The component '-bau' derives from the verb 'anbauen' (to cultivate/grow) and here refers to the cultivation of plants.
Der Weinbau hat in dieser Gegend eine lange Tradition.
Viticulture has a long tradition in this area.
The component '-bau' is often used for agricultural activities. If you know it, you will also understand other words such as 'Ackerbau' (cultivating fields/arable farming) or 'Obstbau' (fruit cultivation).
Neben dem Weinbau ist die Region auch für ihren Obstbau bekannt.
Besides viticulture, the region is also known for its fruit cultivation.
'Weinbau' (viticulture) is often used with the verb 'betreiben' (to practice/carry out) or in geographical contexts. For example, people speak of 'Weinbau in einer bestimmten Region' (viticulture in a specific region).
Seine Familie betreibt schon seit Generationen Weinbau an der Mosel.
His family has practiced viticulture on the Moselle for generations.
