NOUN
Hochbau/ˈhoːxˌbaʊ̯/structural engineering (for buildings); building construction
Hochbau is a German noun that means structural engineering (for buildings) or building construction. It is pronounced /ˈhoːxˌbaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hochbauten".
Definitions
1.the planning and construction of buildings (as opposed to civil engineering structures)(architecture, engineering)
a.branch of engineering concerned with building construction above ground
Der Hochbau umfasst den Bau von Wohnhäusern, Schulen und Büros.—Building construction includes the construction of residential buildings, schools, and offices.
b.(the actual) building(s) erected above ground
Der neue Hochbau des Krankenhauses wurde im letzten Jahr fertiggestellt.—The new building of the hospital was completed last year.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hochbau | die Hochbauten |
| Genitive | des Hochbaus | der Hochbauten |
| Dative | dem Hochbau | den Hochbauten |
| Accusative | den Hochbau | die Hochbauten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hochbau" mean in English?
- "Hochbau" means structural engineering (for buildings) or building construction. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hochbau"?
- "Hochbau" is pronounced /ˈhoːxˌbaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hochbau" der, die, or das?
- "Hochbau" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Hochbau"?
- The plural of "Hochbau" is "Hochbauten".
- What part of speech is "Hochbau"?
- "Hochbau" is a noun in German.
