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Rohbau.

shell, shell construction, structural work – the basic structure of a building without interior work or finishing.

6 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈʁoːˌbaʊ̯/
  1. shell, shell construction, structural work – the basic structure of a building without interior work or finishing.

    masculine · strong
    Der Rohbau des neuen Hauses ist fast fertig.
Where this word comes from

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

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