der Tiefbau
Translation
civil engineering, subsurface engineering, underground construction
Examples
Die Firma ist auf Tiefbau spezialisiert.
The company specializes in civil engineering.
Der Tiefbau umfasst den Bau von Tunneln und Kanälen.
Civil engineering includes the construction of tunnels and canals.
Grammar Patterns
((the civil engineering)) civil engineering Civil engineering is an important economic sector.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ingenieurbau, Untertagebau; Antonyms: Hochbau
Etymology
Composed of 'tief' (deep) and 'Bau' (construction), literally 'deep construction'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'deep building' to remember it refers to construction below the earth's surface, such as subways and pipelines.