die Umbaumaßnahme
Translation
reconstruction measure, renovation work, remodeling project
Examples
Die Umbaumaßnahme am Bahnhof dauert Monate.
The reconstruction at the train station will take months.
Für die Umbaumaßnahme benötigen wir eine Genehmigung.
We need a permit for the remodeling project.
Grammar Patterns
to carry out a remodeling project eine Umbaumaßnahme durchführen The city is carrying out a major remodeling project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Renovierung (renovation), die Sanierung (redevelopment)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Umbau' (remodeling) and 'Maßnahme' (measure). 'Umbau' itself comes from 'um-' (re-, around) and 'bauen' (to build).
Memory Tips
Break it down into its parts: a 'measure' ('Maßnahme') for 'rebuilding' ('Umbau').