Tiefbau/ˈtiːfˌbaʊ̯/civil engineering (subsurface); underground construction
Tiefbau is a German noun that means civil engineering (subsurface) or underground construction. It is pronounced /ˈtiːfˌbaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Tiefbauten".
Definitions
1.the sector or activity concerned with construction of structures below ground or at or near the surface (e.g., tunnels, roads, pipelines)(construction, engineering)
a.construction of facilities such as canals, tunnels, sewers, or foundations, as opposed to buildings
Der Tiefbau der neuen U-Bahn-Linie dauert mehrere Jahre.—The construction of the new subway line's underground works will take several years.
2.branch of civil engineering focused on subsurface or infrastructure projects(industry)
a.field or industry sector distinct from building construction
Viele Unternehmen spezialisieren sich auf den Tiefbau.—Many companies specialize in underground construction.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Tiefbau | die Tiefbauten |
| Genitive | des Tiefbaues | der Tiefbauten |
| Dative | dem Tiefbau | den Tiefbauten |
| Accusative | den Tiefbau | die Tiefbauten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tiefbau" mean in English?
- "Tiefbau" means civil engineering (subsurface) or underground construction. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tiefbau"?
- "Tiefbau" is pronounced /ˈtiːfˌbaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tiefbau" der, die, or das?
- "Tiefbau" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Tiefbau"?
- The plural of "Tiefbau" is "Tiefbauten".
- What part of speech is "Tiefbau"?
- "Tiefbau" is a noun in German.
