tower block

ˈtaʊər blɑːk
tower block: high-rise building with many floors
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Translation of tower block into German

Noun

1.

building type

UK
high-rise building with many floors
UK
  • The city skyline is dominated by modern tower blocks..Die Skyline der Stadt wird von modernen Hochhäusern dominiert.
2.

urban

UK
multistoried building divided into apartments or offices
UK
  • They live in a tower block near the river.Sie wohnen in einem Hochhaus in der Nähe des Flusses.
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  • tower block: high-rise building with many floors
    (building type) Hochhaus
  • tower block: multistoried building divided into apartments or offices
    (urban) Hochhaus

Synonyms and analogies of tower block in English

Examples of tower block in a sentence

  • The old tower block was scheduled for demolition.
  • The city plans to build a new tower block downtown.
  • Residents of the tower block complained about the elevators.

Translations of "tower block" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasHochhausnn.

She moved into a tower block last year and loves the vibrant atmosphere around it.

Sie zog letztes Jahr in ein Hochhaus und liebt die lebendige Atmosphäre dort.

derWohnturmnm.

As a result of energy-efficient renovation, the Landstrasse 80 house has become a residential tower block for students.

Das Haus Landstrasse 80 wurde durch die energieeffiziente Sanierung zum Wohnturm für Studenten.

Turmblockn.

Witnesses said people were trapped in the tower block, and that some jumped from windows in an effort to escape.

Zeugen sagten, dass die Leute im Turmblock gefangen waren, und dass einige von den Fenstern sprangen, um zu entkommen.

derPlattenbaunm.

The exhibition is divided into three themed areas: Public Life; State and Ideology and Life in a Tower Block.

Die Ausstellung ist in drei große Bereiche gegliedert: Öffentliches Leben, Staat und Ideologie sowie Leben im Plattenbau.

dasWohnhochhausnn.

Luxury - the villa as residential tower block

Luxus - Die Villa als Wohnhochhaus

dasPunkthausnn.

Thus, with one tower block, one existing building and three terraced buildings, optimal integration of the complex in this location could be guaranteed.

So konnte mit einer Abfolge von einem Punkthaus, einem Bestandsgebäude und drei Zeilenbauten eine optimale Eingliederung des Ensembles an diesem Ort garantiert werden.

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  • Wohnblocknm.

tower block: Examples and translations in context

In the summer, the rooftop garden of the tower block becomes a popular hangout.

Im Sommer wird der Dachgarten des Hochhauses zu einem beliebten Treffpunkt.

Environmental concerns arose when constructing the tower block due to its size and impact.

Umweltbedenken tauchten beim Bau des Hochhauses wegen seiner Größe und seines Einflusses auf.

From my apartment in the tower block, I can see the entire city at night.

Von meiner Wohnung im Hochhaus aus kann ich nachts die ganze Stadt sehen.

Joyce points to a tower block, gleaming red in the autumn sun.

Joyce zeigt auf ein Hochhaus, das rötlich in der Herbstsonne schimmert.

Access to public transport is excellent from every tower block in this neighborhood.

Der Zugang zu öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln ist von jedem Hochhaus in dieser Nachbarschaft ausgezeichnet.

The tower block scores points firstly with modern infrastructure for a dynamic populace.

Das Hochhaus punktet zuerst mit modernster Infrastruktur für ein dynamisches Publikum.

Many people prefer living in a tower block because of the amenities available.

Viele Menschen ziehen es vor, in einem Hochhaus zu leben, wegen der verfügbaren Annehmlichkeiten.

The apartment is located on the ground floor of a new tower block.

Die Wohnung befindet sich im Erdgeschoss eines neuen Hochhauses.

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