NOUN
Bauherr/ˈbaʊ̯ˌhɛʁ/building owner; project developer; client (in construction)
Bauherr is a German noun that means building owner, project developer, or client (in construction). It is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯ˌhɛʁ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Bauherren".
Definitions
1.person or company who commissions and finances a building project(construction)
a.private owner commissioning the construction of a house or building
Der Bauherr entschied sich für ein nachhaltiges Energiekonzept.—The building owner opted for a sustainable energy concept.
b.entity (such as a company or government) who acts as officially responsible client in a construction project
Die Stadt ist der Bauherr des neuen Rathauses.—The city is the client for the new town hall.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Bauherr | die Bauherren |
| Genitive | des Bauherrn | der Bauherren |
| Dative | dem Bauherrn | den Bauherren |
| Accusative | den Bauherrn | die Bauherren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bauherr" mean in English?
- "Bauherr" means building owner, project developer, or client (in construction). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bauherr"?
- "Bauherr" is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯ˌhɛʁ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bauherr" der, die, or das?
- "Bauherr" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Bauherr"?
- The plural of "Bauherr" is "Bauherren".
- What part of speech is "Bauherr"?
- "Bauherr" is a noun in German.
