Der Abriss
Example: Der Abriss des alten Hauses beginnt nächste Woche.
Definition
"Der Abriss" refers to the process of demolishing or tearing down a building or structure, often to clear the site for new construction. It involves systematically dismantling the old construction to make way for new development.
Etymology
The word "der Abriss" comes from the German verb "abreißen," meaning 'to tear off' or 'to demolish.' It combines the prefix "ab-" (off or away) with "reißen" (to tear). Did you know? The term vividly captures the act of pulling something down or apart.
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"Der Abriss" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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