der Umbau
Translation
renovation, reconstruction, conversion, alteration
Examples
Der Umbau des Hauses dauert drei Monate.
The renovation of the house will take three months.
Wegen Umbau ist das Geschäft geschlossen.
The shop is closed for renovation.
Grammar Patterns
the renovation of sth. ((der Umbau +et2)) The renovation of the station is expensive.
to be under renovation ((im Umbau sein)) The theatre is under renovation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Renovierung (renovation), Sanierung (refurbishment), Modernisierung (modernisation)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'um-' (around, re-) and 'Bau' (construction, building). It literally means 're-building' or 'alteration'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'um' as meaning 'around' or 'change'. You are changing the 'Bau' (building) around.