die Infrastruktur
Translation
infrastructure
Examples
Die städtische Infrastruktur muss verbessert werden.
The urban infrastructure must be improved.
Gute Infrastruktur ist wichtig für die Wirtschaft.
Good infrastructure is important for the economy.
Grammar Patterns
the infrastructure ((of sth.)) the infrastructure of a place The infrastructure of the city is outdated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unterbau (substructure), Grundstruktur (basic structure)
Etymology
From Latin 'infra' (below) and 'structura' (structure). It refers to the underlying structure of a country or organization.
Memory Tips
This is an international word, almost identical to the English 'infrastructure'. Think of the 'infra-' part as 'under', like the roads and pipes under a city.