NOUN

Wiederaufbau/ˌviːdɐˈʔaʊ̯fbaʊ̯/reconstruction; rebuilding; restoration

Wiederaufbau is a German noun that means reconstruction, rebuilding, or restoration. It is pronounced /ˌviːdɐˈʔaʊ̯fbaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.the process of rebuilding or restoring something that was destroyed or damaged(general)

a.rebuilding of cities or infrastructure after war or disaster

Der Wiederaufbau der Stadt begann unmittelbar nach dem Krieg.The reconstruction of the city began immediately after the war.

b.restoration of an institution or system

Der Wiederaufbau der Wirtschaft war eine große Herausforderung.The rebuilding of the economy was a major challenge.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Wiederaufbau
Genitivedes Wiederaufbaus
Dativedem Wiederaufbau
Accusativeden Wiederaufbau

Frequently asked questions

What does "Wiederaufbau" mean in English?
"Wiederaufbau" means reconstruction, rebuilding, or restoration. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Wiederaufbau"?
"Wiederaufbau" is pronounced /ˌviːdɐˈʔaʊ̯fbaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Wiederaufbau" der, die, or das?
"Wiederaufbau" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Wiederaufbau"?
"Wiederaufbau" is a noun in German.

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