Altneubau

derNoun

rehabilitated older building; building from the 1960s-80s

English translations

  1. 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”

  1. 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'.