das Baugewerbe
Translation
construction industry, building trade
Examples
Das Baugewerbe ist ein wichtiger Wirtschaftszweig.
The construction industry is an important economic sector.
Er arbeitet seit 20 Jahren im Baugewerbe.
He has been working in the construction industry for 20 years.
Grammar Patterns
to work in the construction industry im Baugewerbe arbeiten He works in the construction industry.
Similar Words
Bauindustrie (construction industry), Handwerk (craft)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bau' (construction) and 'Gewerbe' (trade, business). Literally means 'construction trade'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Bau' as building blocks and 'Gewerbe' as a business – the business of building.