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Rohbau

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German

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Etymology

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From roh +‎ Bau. First attested in the 19th century. Equivalent to “raw” + “construction.”

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʁoːˌbaʊ̯/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

Noun

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Rohbau m (strong, genitive Rohbaus, plural Rohbaue)

  1. 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.

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Synonyms

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See also

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Further reading

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  • Rohbau” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Rohbau” in Duden online
  • Rohbau” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon