der Baustoffhandel
Translation
building materials trade, building supply store, lumber yard
Examples
Er arbeitet im Baustoffhandel.
He works at a building supply store.
Der Baustoffhandel liefert Zement und Sand.
The building supply store delivers cement and sand.
Grammar Patterns
to work at a building supply store to have a job at such a store My uncle works at a building supply store.
to buy sth. at the building supply store to purchase something there You can buy bricks at the building supply store.
Similar Words
das Baugeschäft (construction company), der Baumarkt (DIY store)
Etymology
A compound of 'Baustoff' (building material) and 'Handel' (trade, commerce). It means the trade of building materials or a store that sells them.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'building material' ('Baustoff') and 'trade' ('Handel') to understand its meaning clearly.