der Maschinenbau
Translation
mechanical engineering
Examples
Er studiert Maschinenbau an der Universität.
He studies mechanical engineering at the university.
Der Maschinenbau ist ein wichtiger Industriezweig.
Mechanical engineering is an important industrial sector.
Grammar Patterns
to study ((sth.)) Er studiert Maschinenbau.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ingenieurwesen (engineering), Technik (technology)
Etymology
A compound of 'Maschine' (machine) and 'Bau' (construction, building). Literally 'machine building'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the field of 'building' (Bau) 'machines' (Maschinen).