NOUN
Raubbau/ˈʁaʊ̯pˌbaʊ̯/overexploitation; greedy exploitation
Raubbau is a German noun that means overexploitation or greedy exploitation. It is pronounced /ˈʁaʊ̯pˌbaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.excessive or unsustainable exploitation of natural resources(economy, environment)
a.damage caused by reckless extraction or use of resources
Durch den Raubbau am Regenwald verschwinden immer mehr Tierarten.—Due to the overexploitation of the rainforest, more and more animal species are disappearing.
b.figurative: reckless handling that harms or exhausts something valuable
Ständiger Stress führt zu Raubbau an der eigenen Gesundheit.—Constant stress leads to the overexploitation of one's own health.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Raubbau | — |
| Genitive | des Raubbaues | — |
| Dative | dem Raubbau | — |
| Accusative | den Raubbau | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Raubbau" mean in English?
- "Raubbau" means overexploitation or greedy exploitation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Raubbau"?
- "Raubbau" is pronounced /ˈʁaʊ̯pˌbaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Raubbau" der, die, or das?
- "Raubbau" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Raubbau"?
- "Raubbau" is a noun in German.
