NOUN
derUmbau/umˈbaʊ̯/conversion; reconstruction; remodeling
Umbau is a German noun that means conversion, reconstruction, or remodeling. It is pronounced /umˈbaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the alteration or renovation of a building, making structural changes(building/construction)
a.conversion or remodeling of a house, room, etc.
Nach dem Umbau ist die Küche viel größer.—After the renovation, the kitchen is much bigger.
2.change or restructuring of an organization, system, etc.(general, metaphorical use)
a.restructuring in business or institutions
Die Firma plant einen Umbau der Managementstruktur.—The company is planning a restructuring of its management structure.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Umbau | — |
| Genitive | des Umbaues | — |
| Dative | dem Umbau | — |
| Accusative | den Umbau | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Umbau" mean in English?
- "Umbau" means conversion, reconstruction, or remodeling. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Umbau"?
- "Umbau" is pronounced /umˈbaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Umbau" der, die, or das?
- "Umbau" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Umbau"?
- "Umbau" is a noun in German.
