der Tiefbau
Translation
civil engineering, underground engineering, substructure engineering
Examples
Die Firma ist auf Tiefbau spezialisiert.
The company specialises in civil engineering.
Der Tiefbau umfasst den Bau von Tunneln und Kanälen.
Civil engineering includes the construction of tunnels and canals.
Grammar Patterns
((the civil engineering)) civil engineering Civil engineering is an important economic sector.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ingenieurbau, Untertagebau; Antonyms: Hochbau
Etymology
From 'tief' (deep) + 'Bau' (construction). It refers to construction work below ground level.
Memory Tips
Think of 'deep build'. It's all the construction that happens deep in the ground, like foundations, tunnels, and sewers.