die Bebauung
Translation
development, construction, buildings
Examples
Die Bebauung des Geländes ist abgeschlossen.
The development of the site is complete.
Die dichte Bebauung lässt wenig Platz für Grünflächen.
The dense development leaves little space for green areas.
Grammar Patterns
the development ((of sth.)) The development of the property will begin soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: development, urbanization
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon) + 'bauen' (to build) + '-ung' (noun-forming suffix). It literally means 'the act of building upon something'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-building'. It refers to the result or process of building on an area of land, like urban development.