die Baustelle
Translation
construction site, building site
Examples
Die Straße ist wegen einer Baustelle gesperrt.
The road is closed because of a construction site.
Auf der Baustelle wird viel gearbeitet.
A lot of work is being done on the construction site.
Grammar Patterns
auf+3 on a construction site He works on a construction site.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bauplatz; Antonyms: fertiges Gebäude (finished building)
Etymology
From 'Bau' (construction) + 'Stelle' (place, site). Literally 'building site'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Stelle' (place) where they 'bauen' (build). You see cranes and hard hats.