NOUN
derBau/baʊ̯/building; structure; construction
Bau is a German noun that means building, structure, or construction. It is pronounced /baʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.building or structure, usually referring to a constructed edifice(architecture/general)
a.a man-made edifice for a specific purpose
In der Altstadt stehen viele historische Bauten.—There are many historical buildings in the old town.
2.a construction (something that has been built, including bridges, tunnels, etc.)(engineering)
a.complex engineered structure
Die modernen Bauten am Fluss ziehen viele Touristen an.—The modern structures on the river attract many tourists.
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, structure, or construction. 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.
