der Baustoffhandel
Translation
building materials trade, builders' merchant, building supply store
Examples
Er arbeitet im Baustoffhandel.
He works in the building materials trade.
Der Baustoffhandel liefert Zement und Sand.
The builders' merchant delivers cement and sand.
Grammar Patterns
to work in the building materials trade to have a job in this sector My uncle works in the building materials trade.
to buy sth. at the builders' merchant to purchase something there You can buy bricks at the builders' merchant.
Similar Words
das Baugeschäft (construction company), der Baumarkt (DIY store)
Etymology
A compound of 'Baustoff' (building material) and 'Handel' (trade, commerce). It means the trade of building materials or a store that sells them.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'building material' ('Baustoff') and 'trade' ('Handel') to understand its meaning clearly.