NOUN

Baugrube/ˈbaʊ̯ˌɡʁuːbə/excavation pit; building pit; construction pit

Baugrube is a German noun that means excavation pit, building pit, or construction pit. It is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯ˌɡʁuːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Baugruben".

Definitions

1.hole or pit dug in the ground for building foundations(construction)

a.the site or pit prepared by digging for the foundation of a new building

Die Bauarbeiter sichern die Baugrube mit Stahlträgern.The construction workers reinforce the excavation pit with steel beams.

b.deep hole at a building site before construction starts

Nach dem Ausheben der Baugrube kann das Fundament gegossen werden.After digging the excavation pit, the foundation can be poured.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Baugrubedie Baugruben
Genitiveder Baugrubeder Baugruben
Dativeder Baugrubeden Baugruben
Accusativedie Baugrubedie Baugruben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Baugrube" mean in English?
"Baugrube" means excavation pit, building pit, or construction pit. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Baugrube"?
"Baugrube" is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯ˌɡʁuːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Baugrube" der, die, or das?
"Baugrube" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Baugrube"?
The plural of "Baugrube" is "Baugruben".
What part of speech is "Baugrube"?
"Baugrube" is a noun in German.

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