die Konstruktion
Translation
construction, structure, design, make
Examples
Die Konstruktion der Brücke dauerte zwei Jahre.
The construction of the bridge took two years.
Das Gebäude hat eine stabile Konstruktion.
The building has a stable structure.
Diese grammatische Konstruktion ist kompliziert.
This grammatical construction is complicated.
Grammar Patterns
((as a process)) construction The construction of the house begins tomorrow.
((as a result)) structure It is a light construction made of wood.
((grammatical)) construction He often uses passive constructions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: building, structure, assembly
Etymology
From Latin 'constructio' (a putting together, building). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'construction'.
Memory Tips
Just like in English, it can mean the process of building (construction) or the thing that is built (the structure).