German Vocabulary · Advanced
German Construction and Engineering Vocabulary
Building techniques, construction materials, project management, and engineering principles This themed list gathers 138 German construction and engineering words (advanced level), each linked to its full dictionary entry with meanings, pronunciation, and inflection tables.
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- Abdichtungsealing; waterproofing; sealNoun
- absteifento brace; to stiffen (techn., rare)Verb
- adhäsivadhesive; stickingAdjective
- AerodynamikaerodynamicsNoun
- anodisierento anodizeVerb
- anisotropanisotropicAdjective
- Attikaattic story; parapet (architecture)Noun
- Aufmaßmeasurement; survey; dimensionsNoun
- ausschachtento excavate (by digging); to dig out (earth)Verb
- Ausschreibungtender; call for applications; announcement (official)Noun
- Balustradebalustrade; railingNoun
- Bauabnahmebuilding inspection; final acceptance (of construction); construction approvalNoun
- Baugrundgutachtensoil survey; geotechnical reportNoun
- Bauleitersite manager; construction manager; foremanNoun
- Bauphysikbuilding physics; construction physicsNoun
- Bauzeitenplanconstruction schedule; construction timetableNoun
- bewehrento reinforce (technical, rare); to equip/arm (archaic)Verb
- Bewehrungsstahlreinforcing steel; rebarNoun
- biegesteifrigid in bending; bend-resistantAdjective
- Biegungbend; curveNoun
- Binderbinder (specialized); file; binder clipNoun
- Bindemittelbinding agent; binder; adhesive agentNoun
- Bitumenbitumen; asphaltNoun
- Bruchmechanikfracture mechanicsNoun
- Brüstungparapet; balustrade; railingNoun
- Dämmstoffinsulating material; insulation; insulation materialNoun
- Dauerhaftigkeitdurability; permanence; persistenceNoun
- diffusionsoffenopen to diffusion; vapor-permeable; breathable (technical)Adjective
- duktilductile; pliable (metallurgy)Adjective
- Dynamikdynamics; momentum; driveNoun
- Elastizitätstheorietheory of elasticity; elasticity theoryNoun
- extrudierento extrudeVerb
- Fachwerkhalf-timbering; timber framework; timber framingNoun
- Faserzementfibre cement; fiber cementNoun
- feuerbeständigfire-resistant; fireproofAdjective
- Festigkeitslehrestrength of materials; mechanics of materialsNoun
- Finite-Elemente-Methodefinite element methodNoun
- Firstridge (of a roof); roof ridgeNoun
- galvanisierento galvanize (apply electroplating); to coat with zincVerb
- Gebrauchstauglichkeitusability; fitness for use; suitability for useNoun
- Generalunternehmergeneral contractor; main contractorNoun
- Geotechnikgeotechnics; geotechnical engineeringNoun
- GeotextilgeotextileNoun
- Gesimscornice; ledgeNoun
- Gewährleistungwarranty; guarantee; assuranceNoun
- Gewölbevault; arched ceiling; (arch.) archNoun
- HOAIOfficial Fee Scale for Architects and Engineers (abbreviation)Noun
- Hochofenzementblast furnace cementNoun
- HydrologiehydrologyNoun
- imprägnierento impregnate (with liquid); to waterproof; to treat (with a substance)Verb
- injizierento injectVerb
- isotropisotropicAdjective
- Kaltverformungcold working; cold formingNoun
- Kehlbalkencollar beam (roof beam)Noun
- kernbohrento core drill; to drill a core holeVerb
- KinematikkinematicsNoun
- Knickungbuckling; (structural) deflection; (mechanical) bendingNoun
- kohäsiv—
- Konsoleconsole; bracket; control panelNoun
- KragarmcantileverNoun
- Kuppeldome; cupolaNoun
- Laibungjamb; window reveal; door recessNoun
- Leistungsverzeichnisspecifications; statement of work; schedule of servicesNoun
- lötento solder; to weld (with solder)Verb
- luftdichtairtight; hermetically sealedAdjective
- Mängelrügenotice of defects; complaint about defects; defect notificationNoun
- mauernto build walls; to wall upVerb
- Nachtragsmanagementchange management (construction); claims managementNoun
- nietento rivet; to fasten with rivetsVerb
- nivellierento level; to even outVerb
- Nivelliergerätleveling instrument; surveyor's levelNoun
- Pergolapergola; garden arborNoun
- PfettepurlinNoun
- Pfeilerpillar; column; pierNoun
- Plastizitätstheorietheory of plasticityNoun
- Polierforeman; supervisor (construction)Noun
- pultrudieren—
- Schalungformwork; shutteringNoun
- schallisolierendsound-insulating; soundproofingAdjective
- schalen—
- Schubimpetus; surge; thrustNoun
- schweißento weld; to fuse togetherVerb
- Schwellethreshold; doorstep; brinkNoun
- Schwingungslehrevibration theory; theory of oscillationsNoun
- Spannbetonprestressed concreteNoun
- Spannungtension; suspense; voltageNoun
- SparrenrafterNoun
- Spritzbetonshotcrete; sprayed concreteNoun
- Standsicherheitstability; structural stability; safety against collapseNoun
- Bauwerksdiagnostikbuilding diagnostics; structural diagnosticsNoun
- Tragwerksplanungstructural design; structural engineering planningNoun
- Vermessungswesensurveying; geodesy; surveying scienceNoun
- Baugrunduntersuchungsoil survey; site survey; geotechnical investigationNoun
- Bewehrungreinforcement; armoring (construction); fortificationNoun
- Stahlbetonreinforced concreteNoun
- Mauerwerkmasonry; brickwork; stoneworkNoun
- Schallschutzsoundproofing; noise protectionNoun
- Wärmedämmungthermal insulation; heat insulationNoun
- Bauleitungconstruction management; site supervisionNoun
- Projektsteuerungproject management; project controlNoun
- Vergabeallocation; awarding; assignmentNoun
- Mangelbeseitigungremediation of defects; remedying deficiencies; defect correctionNoun
- Honorarordnungschedule of fees; fee regulationsNoun
- Bauantragbuilding application; planning application; construction permit applicationNoun
- Bebauungsplandevelopment plan; zoning plan; land use planNoun
- Flächennutzungsplanland use plan; zoning planNoun
- Tiefbaucivil engineering (subsurface); underground constructionNoun
- Hochbaustructural engineering (for buildings); building constructionNoun
- Brückenbaubridge construction; bridge buildingNoun
- Tunnelbautunnel construction; tunnel buildingNoun
- Wasserbauhydraulic engineering; water management engineering; hydraulic constructionNoun
- Straßenbauroad construction; street constructionNoun
- Gleisbautrack construction; railway track buildingNoun
- Statikstatics; structural analysisNoun
- Baustoffkundematerials science (construction); building materials scienceNoun
- Betontechnologieconcrete technology; technology for concreteNoun
- Korrosionsschutzcorrosion protection; anti-corrosion protectionNoun
- Restaurierungrestoration; renovationNoun
- Denkmalschutzmonument protection; historic preservationNoun
- Pfahlgründungpile foundation; pilingNoun
- Baugrubeexcavation pit; building pit; construction pitNoun
- Drainagedrainage; draining systemNoun
- Kalkulationcalculation; costing; estimateNoun
- Normungstandardization; normalizationNoun
- Güteüberwachungquality monitoring; quality controlNoun
- vermessento measure; to surveyVerb
- dimensionierento dimension; to size; to scale (engineering)Verb
- abdichtento seal; to make airtight; to make watertightVerb
- betonierento concrete; to lay concrete; to cast in concreteVerb
- tragfähigsustainable; viable; load-bearingAdjective
- vorgefertigtprefabricated; preassembledAdjective
- normgerechtstandard-compliant; according to standards; compliantAdjective
- Bauwerksabdichtungstructural waterproofing; building waterproofingNoun
- Lastabtragungload transfer; load distributionNoun
- Ortbetoncast-in-place concrete; in-situ concreteNoun
- Wärmedämmverbundsystemexternal thermal insulation composite system (ETICS)Noun
- Zugfestigkeittensile strengthNoun
- projektierento plan; to design (a project)Verb
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