das Maschinenhaus
Translation
engine house, machine house, powerhouse
Examples
Das Maschinenhaus des Kraftwerks ist sehr laut.
The powerhouse of the power plant is very loud.
Im Maschinenhaus stehen große Turbinen.
Large turbines stand in the engine house.
Grammar Patterns
das Maschinenhaus ((+genitive)) the engine house is... Das Maschinenhaus des Kraftwerks ist laut.
Similar Words
Kraftwerk (power plant), Turbinenhalle (turbine hall), Fabrikhalle (factory hall)
Etymology
Composed of 'Maschine' (machine) and 'Haus' (house). Literally a 'house for machines'.
Memory Tips
Picture a house filled with large, noisy machines. The two simple words 'machine' and 'house' combine to create this specific term.