das Tiefbauunternehmen
Translation
civil engineering company, subsurface engineering firm
Examples
Das Tiefbauunternehmen baut eine neue U-Bahn-Linie.
The civil engineering company is building a new subway line.
Er arbeitet für ein großes Tiefbauunternehmen.
He works for a large civil engineering company.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) civil engineering company A civil engineering company won the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Baufirma, Baugesellschaft; Antonyms: Hochbauunternehmen (above-ground construction company)
Etymology
From 'Tief' (deep) + 'Bau' (construction) + 'Unternehmen' (enterprise/company). It signifies a company specializing in construction below ground level.
Memory Tips
Visualize a company digging deep ('tief') to build ('bau') things, differentiating it from 'Hochbau' (high construction).