Die Baumaschine
Example: Die Baumaschine gräbt ein großes Loch auf der Baustelle.
Definition
"Die Baumaschine" refers to a construction machine used in building and civil engineering projects. It typically performs heavy tasks such as digging, lifting, or moving materials on a construction site, like excavators or bulldozers digging large holes.
Etymology
"Die Baumaschine" is a German compound word made up of "Bau," meaning construction or building, and "Maschine," meaning machine. The term literally translates to 'construction machine,' reflecting its purpose. Did you know? The word "Maschine" itself comes from the Latin "machina," which traces back to the Greek "μηχανή" (mēkhanḗ), meaning device or contrivance.
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"Die Baumaschine" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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