No. 5,400 in German
bauherr
"Bauherr" means "building owner" or "project owner," referring to the person responsible for a construction project.
In a sentence
Der Bauherr des neuen Einkaufszentrums war verantwortlich für die Genehmigungen.
The developer of the new shopping mall was responsible for the permits.
'Bauherr' refers to the person or entity sponsoring the construction of a project.
Als Bauherr trage ich die Verantwortung für die Sicherheit auf der Baustelle.
As the property developer, I bear the responsibility for safety on the construction site.
'Bauherr' emphasizes the active role of the individual overseeing the project.
Die Bauherrenversammlung diskutierte die Fortschritte beim Gebäudeprojekt.
The developers' meeting discussed the progress of the building project.
'Bauherren' is the plural form, referring to multiple developers or sponsors involved in construction.
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