NOUN
Maschinenbau/maˈʃiːnənˌbaʊ̯/mechanical engineering; machine construction
Maschinenbau is a German noun that means mechanical engineering or machine construction. It is pronounced /maˈʃiːnənˌbaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and operation of machines(engineering, academic field)
a.as a course of study or profession
Er studiert Maschinenbau an der Universität.—He is studying mechanical engineering at university.
2.industry or sector involved in the manufacturing of machinery(industry, sector)
a.as part of the industrial sector
Der Maschinenbau ist ein wichtiger Wirtschaftszweig in Deutschland.—Mechanical engineering is an important economic sector in Germany.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Maschinenbau | — |
| Genitive | des Maschinenbaues | — |
| Dative | dem Maschinenbau | — |
| Accusative | den Maschinenbau | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Maschinenbau" mean in English?
- "Maschinenbau" means mechanical engineering or machine construction. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Maschinenbau"?
- "Maschinenbau" is pronounced /maˈʃiːnənˌbaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Maschinenbau" der, die, or das?
- "Maschinenbau" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Maschinenbau"?
- "Maschinenbau" is a noun in German.
