das Gebäude
Translation
building, structure, edifice
Examples
Das Gebäude ist sehr alt.
The building is very old.
In diesem Gebäude arbeiten viele Menschen.
Many people work in this building.
Grammar Patterns
((to enter)) ((a building)) to enter a building You may not enter the building.
((to leave)) ((a building)) to leave a building We must leave the building immediately.
((a tall building)) a tall building That is a very tall building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: structure, house; Antonyms: ruin
Etymology
Ge- (collective prefix) + bauen (to build) -> that which is built.
Memory Tips
Contains 'bauen' (to build); think of a constructed entity.