NOUN
dasBauwerk/ˈbaʊ̯ˌvɛʁk/structure; building; edifice
Bauwerk is a German noun that means structure, building, or edifice. It is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯ˌvɛʁk/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Bauwerke".
Definitions
1.constructed building or structure(architecture, general)
a.a man-made structure, usually significant or large
Das Brandenburger Tor ist ein berühmtes Bauwerk in Berlin.—The Brandenburg Gate is a famous structure in Berlin.
b.any kind of significant man-made construction, not limited to buildings
Die Brücke ist ein beeindruckendes Bauwerk der Ingenieurskunst.—The bridge is an impressive feat of engineering.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Bauwerk | die Bauwerke |
| Genitive | des Bauwerkes | der Bauwerke |
| Dative | dem Bauwerk | den Bauwerken |
| Accusative | das Bauwerk | die Bauwerke |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bauwerk" mean in English?
- "Bauwerk" means structure, building, or edifice. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bauwerk"?
- "Bauwerk" is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯ˌvɛʁk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bauwerk" der, die, or das?
- "Bauwerk" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Bauwerk"?
- The plural of "Bauwerk" is "Bauwerke".
- What part of speech is "Bauwerk"?
- "Bauwerk" is a noun in German.
