der Bergbau
Translation
mining
Examples
Der Bergbau war früher sehr wichtig für die Region.
Mining used to be very important for the region.
Im Bergbau werden Rohstoffe gefördert.
Raw materials are extracted in mining.
Grammar Patterns
((to engage in mining)) The company engages in mining in the Andes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Förderung (extraction), Erzgewinnung (ore extraction)
Etymology
Composed of 'Berg' (mountain) + 'Bau' (construction, building, cultivation). Literally 'mountain construction'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Berg' (mountain) + 'Bau' (building/digging). Imagine 'building' tunnels into a mountain to get resources.