der Baumangel
Translation
construction defect, structural defect, building flaw
Examples
Am Neubau wurden erhebliche Baumängel festgestellt.
Significant construction defects were found on the new building.
Der Gutachter listet alle Baumängel auf.
The expert is listing all the construction defects.
Grammar Patterns
to discover a construction defect ((sth.)) An expert discovered a construction defect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Konstruktionsfehler, Bauschaden
Etymology
From 'Bau' (construction) + 'Mangel' (defect, shortage). Literally a 'construction lack' or defect.
Memory Tips
Imagine a construction ('Bau') manager finding a 'mangled' beam, which is a major defect ('Mangel').