Die Konstruktion
Example: Die Konstruktion der Brücke dauerte mehrere Monate.
Definition
"Die Konstruktion" refers to the process or result of building or assembling something, such as a structure or machine. It involves planning, designing, and putting together various parts to create a functional whole, like in the example phrase where the construction of a bridge took several months.
Etymology
The word "die Konstruktion" comes from the Latin 'constructio,' meaning 'a building or putting together.' It entered German via French 'construction.' Did you know? The root 'struere' in Latin means 'to pile up' or 'build,' which perfectly captures the essence of creating something step by step.
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"Die Konstruktion" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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