NOUN
derBau/baʊ̯/building; construction; (animal) burrow/den
Bau is a German noun that means building, construction, or (animal) burrow/den. It is pronounced /baʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the act or result of building; a structure(construction)
a.structure or edifice (esp. larger or official buildings)
Das neue Rathaus ist ein beeindruckender Bau.—The new town hall is an impressive building.
b.the process of constructing something
Der Bau der Brücke dauert zwei Jahre.—The construction of the bridge takes two years.
2.burrow, den (of an animal)(zoology)
a.underground shelter or tunnel made by an animal
Der Fuchs verschwindet im Bau.—The fox disappears into the burrow.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Bau | — |
| Genitive | des Baus | — |
| Dative | dem Bau | — |
| Accusative | den Bau | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bau" mean in English?
- "Bau" means building, construction, or (animal) burrow/den. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bau"?
- "Bau" is pronounced /baʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bau" der, die, or das?
- "Bau" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Bau"?
- "Bau" is a noun in German.
