viticulture
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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.
'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.
vineyard
'Weinberg-' and 'der Weinbau' can easily be confused because both have to do with grapevines and wine production. In compound words, 'Weinberg-' describes something that belongs to a vineyard or comes from there. 'Weinbau', on the other hand, means the whole activity and work: planting vines, caring for them, and harvesting grapes. If it is about a place or something from the vineyard, a word with 'Weinberg-' often fits. If it is about the profession, the method, or the agriculture, 'Weinbau' is more precise.
In dieser Region hat der Weinbau eine lange Tradition.
Viticulture has a long tradition in this region.
Die Weinbergarbeit beginnt im Frühling oft schon sehr früh.
Work in the vineyard often begins very early in spring.