die Bauarbeiten
Translation
construction work, building work
Examples
Wegen Bauarbeiten ist die Straße gesperrt.
The road is closed due to construction work.
Die Bauarbeiten am Bahnhof dauern noch an.
The construction work at the station is still ongoing.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) construction work on sth. The construction work on the house begins tomorrow.
Similar Words
die Renovierung (renovation), der Umbau (reconstruction)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bau' (construction, building) and 'Arbeiten' (works, plural of work). Literally 'building works'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Bau' like the English 'build' and 'Arbeiten' like 'labour' or 'work'. It's the work of building.