das Bauingenieurwesen
Translation
civil engineering
Examples
Er studiert Bauingenieurwesen an der Universität.
He is studying civil engineering at the university.
Das Bauingenieurwesen befasst sich mit der Planung von Bauten.
Civil engineering deals with the planning of structures.
Grammar Patterns
das Bauingenieurwesen civil engineering He is interested in civil engineering.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Architektur (architecture), Hochbau (building construction), Tiefbau (civil engineering/underground engineering)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bau' (construction), 'Ingenieur' (engineer), and 'Wesen' (system, field). It literally means 'the field of construction engineering'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Bau' (build) + 'Ingenieur' (engineer) + 'Wesen' (system). Think of the entire system of building engineering.