No. 12,434 in German
vorgängerbau
A previous building or structure.
In a sentence
Der Vorgängerbau der Kirche wurde im 12. Jahrhundert errichtet.
The predecessor building of the church was built in the 12th century.
Used as a noun describing a preceding structure.
Der Vorgängerbau an dieser Stelle war aus Holz gefertigt.
The predecessor building at this location was made of wood.
Refers to the earlier construction of a building in the same location.
Man kann immer noch Grundmauern des Vorgängerbaus sehen.
One can still see foundation walls of the predecessor building.
Indicates remnants of a previously existing building.
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