der Ingenieurbau
Translation
civil engineering, structural engineering
Examples
Der Ingenieurbau ist ein wichtiger Wirtschaftszweig.
Civil engineering is an important economic sector.
Er studiert Ingenieurbau an der Universität.
He studies civil engineering at the university.
Grammar Patterns
to study ((civil engineering)) Er studiert Ingenieurbau.
Similar Words
Hochbau (building construction), Tiefbau (underground engineering)
Etymology
A compound of 'Ingenieur' (engineer) and 'Bau' (construction, building). Literally 'engineer-building'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Ingenieur' (engineer) + 'Bau' (construction). It's the construction work of engineers.