der Bau
/baʊ̯/ noun · masculine B1- building, construction (the act of constructing)
- building site, construction site (place where such constructing takes place)
- building, construction, edifice (built-up structure, house)
- burrow (of an animal, especially underground)
- prison, jail
Genitive des Baues · Plural die Bauten
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Bau | die Bauten / Baue |
| Accusative | den Bau | die Bauten / Baue |
| Dative | dem Bau / Baue | den Bauten / Bauen |
| Genitive | des Baues / Baus | der Bauten / Baue |
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Aus Holz, Schlamm und Steinen bauen sie Dämme, durch die kleine Bäche zu Teichen gestaut werden.
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