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Infrastruktur
/ɪn.fʁaˈstʁʊk.tuːɐ̯/
basic facilities and systems serving a country, city, or organization
Die Regierung investiert in die Infrastruktur des Landes.
The government is investing in the country's infrastructure.
formal
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., transportation, communication, water supply) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Eine gute Infrastruktur ist entscheidend für die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung.
Good infrastructure is crucial for economic development.
Die Stadt plant den Ausbau ihrer öffentlichen Infrastruktur.
The city is planning to expand its public infrastructure.
The term is often used in discussions about urban planning, transportation, and public services.
Collocations
öffentliche Infrastrukturpublic infrastructuredigitale Infrastrukturdigital infrastructurekritische Infrastrukturcritical infrastructure
Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that all German nouns, including 'Infrastruktur,' are capitalized.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The term can refer to physical structures (roads, bridges) or abstract systems (digital networks, public services).
Word Origin
From Latin 'infrastructure' (19th century), from 'infra-' (below) + 'structura' (structure). The German term follows the same root as the English word.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Infrastruktur' is always capitalized as it is a noun. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing public services, transportation, or technological systems.
Word Breakdown
infra-
below, underlying
prefix-struktur
structure, arrangement
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