die Bauarbeit
Translation
construction work, building work
Examples
Die Bauarbeiten am Bahnhof dauern noch an.
The construction work at the station is still ongoing.
Bauarbeit ist körperlich sehr anstrengend.
Construction work is physically very demanding.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) durchführen to carry out construction work The company is carrying out the construction work.
mit ((et3)) beginnen to start with the construction work We are starting with the construction work tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Bautätigkeit
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Bau' (construction, building) and 'Arbeit' (work).
Memory Tips
Break it down into the two words you might already know: 'Bau' (building) + 'Arbeit' (work). Often used in the plural 'Bauarbeiten'.