der Wiederaufbau
Translation
reconstruction, rebuilding
Examples
Die Kosten des Wiederaufbaus waren hoch.
The costs of the reconstruction were high.
Die Zeit des Wiederaufbaus begann nach dem Krieg.
The era of reconstruction began after the war.
Grammar Patterns
des Wiederaufbaus ((et2)) of the reconstruction of sth. The planning of the city's reconstruction is complex.
Similar Words
der Rekonstruktion (genitive), der Wiederherstellung (genitive)
Etymology
From 'wieder' (again) + 'auf' (up) + 'Bau' (construction). This is the genitive case of 'Wiederaufbau'.
Memory Tips
This is the genitive form of 'der Wiederaufbau', used to show possession, meaning 'of the reconstruction'. E.g., 'die Kosten des Wiederaufbaus' (the costs of the reconstruction).