Bausubstanz
English translation: structure
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|  Selected response from: Karl Apsel Ireland Local time: 00:43 | |||
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structure / structural fabric Explanation: "Bausubstanz" describes an existing structure (usually buildings)and is usually used to describe the state of this structure. "Die Bausubstanz ist veraltet." = "The structural fabric / The structure has become outdated." "die Bausubstanz ist gut" = "the building is structurally sound" I hope this helps. Langenscheidt, Pons |
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structure Explanation: fabric,structure Example (cant think of what veralted is...): Die Bausubstanz ist gut << the house is structurally sound. |
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substance of a building (structure) Explanation: The structure is obsolete. Bausubstanz is, quite literally, the substance of a building or its structure. Gelbrich/Reinwaldt, Bauwesen, list exactly that for Bausubstanz - substance of a building (structure). HTH Gelbrich/Reinwaldt, FWB Bauwesen |
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The structure is no longer sound due to age. Explanation: This is a plain-worded reading of the sentence. |
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structural substance Explanation: literal translation doesn't sound bad to me. this is Australian English, sorry. xxx |
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"The material is worn out," "The substance is out of date," etc. Explanation: I honestly cannot see a realistic way to provide an adequate translation without more extensive context than provided. Depending on what "Bausubstanz" we are talking about, the translation could be: The material is worn out. The substance is out of date. The structure is archaic. The matter is obsolete. The material is outdated. The structure is outmoded. Etc., etc. etc. Fuad |
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