der Bauauftrag
Translation
construction contract, building order
Examples
Die Firma hat einen großen Bauauftrag erhalten.
The company received a large construction contract.
Der Bauauftrag wurde öffentlich ausgeschrieben.
The construction contract was publicly tendered.
Grammar Patterns
to receive ((a construction contract)) The company received a construction contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Bauvertrag (construction contract)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bau' (construction) and 'Auftrag' (order, contract, assignment). It literally means 'construction order'.
Memory Tips
It's the 'Auftrag' (assignment or contract) you get for a 'Bau' (a building project).