No. 3,943 in Dutch
wegenbouw
Road construction.
In a sentence
De wegenbouw in Nederland is bekend om zijn kwaliteit.
The road construction in the Netherlands is known for its quality.
In this sentence, 'wegenbouw' is used as a standalone noun referring to the construction or building of roads as a sector or activity.
Ik werk sinds vorig jaar in de wegenbouw.
I have been working in road construction since last year.
Here, 'wegenbouw' is again a noun, but in this context, it implies the industry or field in which one can work.
Moderne technologieën verbeteren de wegenbouw aanzienlijk.
Modern technologies significantly improve road construction.
In this case, 'wegenbouw' refers to the process or practice, highlighting the aspect affected by technological advancements.
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