der Steinbruch
Translation
quarry
Examples
In dem Steinbruch wird Granit abgebaut.
Granite is mined in the quarry.
Der alte Steinbruch ist jetzt ein See.
The old quarry is now a lake.
Grammar Patterns
to work in+3 ((a quarry)) to work in a quarry
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grube (pit), Tagebau (open-pit mine)
Etymology
Composed of 'Stein' (stone) and 'Bruch' (break, fracture). Literally means a place where stone is broken.
Memory Tips
Visualize a place where you 'break' 'stones' out of the ground. 'Stein' + 'Bruch' = stone-break.