die Umbaumaßnahme
Translation
reconstruction measure, renovation work, conversion measure
Examples
Die Umbaumaßnahme am Bahnhof dauert Monate.
The reconstruction work at the train station will take months.
Für die Umbaumaßnahme benötigen wir eine Genehmigung.
We need a permit for the renovation work.
Grammar Patterns
to carry out a reconstruction measure eine Umbaumaßnahme durchführen The city is carrying out a major reconstruction measure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Renovierung (renovation), die Sanierung (refurbishment)
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Umbau' (reconstruction) + 'Maßnahme' (measure). 'Umbau' is from 'um-' (re-) + 'bauen' (to build). 'Maßnahme' is from 'Maß' (measure) + 'nehmen' (to take).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'Maßnahme' (measure) taken for an 'Umbau' (reconstruction).