Rohbau
Appearance
German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From roh + Bau. First attested in the 19th century. Equivalent to “raw” + “construction.”
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Rohbau m (strong, genitive Rohbaus, plural Rohbaue)
- shell, shell construction, structural work – the basic structure of a building without interior work or finishing.
- Der Rohbau des neuen Hauses ist fast fertig. ― The shell of the new house is almost finished.
- 1998, Hans Kollhoff, Bauen in Berlin:
- Der Rohbau war eine gewaltige Herausforderung für alle Beteiligten.
- The shell construction was a tremendous challenge for all involved.
Declension
[edit]Declension of Rohbau [masculine, strong]
Synonyms
[edit]- Rohgebäude
- Rohkonstruktion (less common)
- Hülle (in certain technical contexts)