der Wiederaufbau
Translation
reconstruction, rebuilding
Examples
Der Wiederaufbau der Stadt dauert Jahre.
The reconstruction of the city takes years.
Wir helfen beim Wiederaufbau nach dem Erdbeben.
We are helping with the reconstruction after the earthquake.
Grammar Patterns
der Wiederaufbau ((et2)) the reconstruction of sth. The reconstruction of the old castle was expensive.
Similar Words
die Rekonstruktion (reconstruction), die Wiederherstellung (restoration)
Etymology
From 'wieder' (again) + 'auf' (up) + 'Bau' (construction). Literally 'again-up-building'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'building' (Bau) something 'up' (auf) 'again' (wieder) after it has been destroyed.