die Vorbereitungsarbeiten
Translation
preparatory work, preliminary work
Examples
Die Vorbereitungsarbeiten für den Bau beginnen morgen.
The preparatory work for the construction begins tomorrow.
Es sind noch viele Vorbereitungsarbeiten zu erledigen.
There is still a lot of preparatory work to be done.
Grammar Patterns
preparatory work ((for sth.acc)) The preparatory work for the construction begins tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preliminary tasks, groundwork
Etymology
A compound noun formed from 'Vorbereitung' (preparation), a linking '-s-', and 'Arbeiten' (works, plural of work). It means 'preparation works'.
Memory Tips
This is a classic German compound word. Just combine the meaning of 'preparation' (Vorbereitung) and 'works' (Arbeiten).