der Bausektor
Translation
construction sector, building industry
Examples
Der Bausektor schafft viele Arbeitsplätze.
The construction sector creates many jobs.
Er arbeitet seit Jahren im Bausektor.
He has been working in the construction sector for years.
Grammar Patterns
to work ((in the construction sector)) Many people work in the construction sector.
Similar Words
die Bauwirtschaft (construction economy), das Baugewerbe (building trade)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bau' (construction) and 'Sektor' (sector). It refers to the construction sector of the economy.
Memory Tips
A very logical compound word: 'Bau' for construction and 'Sektor', which is the same as the English 'sector'.