der Umbau
Translation
renovation, reconstruction, remodeling
Examples
Der Umbau des Hauses dauert drei Monate.
The remodeling of the house will take three months.
Wegen Umbau ist das Geschäft geschlossen.
The store is closed for renovation.
Grammar Patterns
the remodeling of sth. ((der Umbau +et2)) The remodeling of the kitchen took weeks.
to be under renovation ((im Umbau sein)) The museum is currently under renovation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Renovierung (renovation), Sanierung (refurbishment), Modernisierung (modernization)
Etymology
Made up of the prefix 'um-' (around, re-) and 'Bau' (construction). It literally translates to 're-construction' or 'remodeling'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'um-' often implies a change or transformation. So it's a transformation of a 'Bau' (building).