Altneubau
derNounrehabilitated older building; building from the 1960s-80s
English translations
- 01
new building
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Altneubau ist ein Gebäude, das nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg, aber vor der Einführung moderner Baustandards errichtet wurde.
- English meaning
- An Altneubau is a building constructed after World War II but before the introduction of modern building standards.
- Synonym
- keine
- German example
- Viele Altneubauten in dieser Gegend werden gerade saniert.
- English example
- Many Altneubau buildings in this area are currently being renovated.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Altneubau
- Plural Form
- die Altneubauten
Example sentences with “Altneubau”
Sie wohnen in einem typischen Altneubau. (They live in a typical building from the 1970s.)
Frequently asked questions
What does Altneubau mean?
It refers to buildings constructed in the mid-to-late 20th century, distinguishing them from pre-war 'Altbau' and brand new 'Neubau'.