NOUN

dasMauerwerk/ˈmaʊ̯ɐˌvɛʁk/masonry; brickwork; stonework

Mauerwerk is a German noun that means masonry, brickwork, or stonework. It is pronounced /ˈmaʊ̯ɐˌvɛʁk/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Mauerwerke".

Definitions

1.construction made from bricks or stones bonded with mortar(construction)

a.the structure or material of a constructed wall, made of bricks, stones, etc.

Das alte Mauerwerk der Kirche wurde restauriert.—The old masonry of the church was restored.

b.all walls collectively in a building

Das feuchte Mauerwerk muss zuerst getrocknet werden.—The damp masonry must be dried first.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Mauerwerkdie Mauerwerke
Genitivedes Mauerwerkesder Mauerwerke
Dativedem Mauerwerkden Mauerwerken
Accusativedas Mauerwerkdie Mauerwerke

Frequently asked questions

What does "Mauerwerk" mean in English?
"Mauerwerk" means masonry, brickwork, or stonework. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Mauerwerk"?
"Mauerwerk" is pronounced /ˈmaʊ̯ɐˌvɛʁk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Mauerwerk" der, die, or das?
"Mauerwerk" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Mauerwerk"?
The plural of "Mauerwerk" is "Mauerwerke".
What part of speech is "Mauerwerk"?
"Mauerwerk" is a noun in German.

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