B2 noun Neutral #3,456 am häufigsten

infrastructure

/ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃə(r)/

Infrastructure refers to the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities, such as buildings, roads, power supplies, and internet networks, needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. It acts as the underlying foundation that allows a city or company to function efficiently.

Beispiele

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1

The city's transport infrastructure, including buses and trains, makes commuting very easy.

The city's system of roads and public transport makes traveling to work simple.

2

The government is seeking international loans to modernize the nation's aging infrastructure.

The state is looking for funds to update the country's old physical systems like roads and bridges.

3

Our neighborhood infrastructure is pretty bad; the roads are full of potholes.

The local roads and facilities in our area are in poor condition.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
infrastructure
Adverb
infrastructurally
Adjektiv
infrastructural
Verwandt
infrastructures
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Merkhilfe

Look at the prefix 'infra-' which means 'below' (like infrared). Infrastructure is the structure that lies 'below' or 'behind' the scenes of a functioning city.

Schnelles Quiz

The government announced a multi-billion dollar plan to repair the country's crumbling _____.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: infrastructure

Beispiele

1

The city's transport infrastructure, including buses and trains, makes commuting very easy.

everyday

The city's system of roads and public transport makes traveling to work simple.

2

The government is seeking international loans to modernize the nation's aging infrastructure.

formal

The state is looking for funds to update the country's old physical systems like roads and bridges.

3

Our neighborhood infrastructure is pretty bad; the roads are full of potholes.

informal

The local roads and facilities in our area are in poor condition.

4

The study analyzes how digital infrastructure impacts economic development in rural areas.

academic

The research looks at how internet and communication systems affect growth in the countryside.

5

We need to invest in our internal IT infrastructure to support the new remote work policy.

business

We must improve our company's computer systems to allow staff to work from home.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
infrastructure
Adverb
infrastructurally
Adjektiv
infrastructural
Verwandt
infrastructures

Häufige Kollokationen

critical infrastructure essential systems like power and water needed for a country to function
aging infrastructure old and deteriorating physical systems
digital infrastructure the underlying technology and networks for internet and communication
infrastructure project a large-scale construction plan for public facilities
public infrastructure facilities owned and operated by the government for everyone's use

Häufige Phrasen

invest in infrastructure

to spend money on building or improving basic systems

social infrastructure

facilities like hospitals and schools that support the community

physical infrastructure

the actual tangible structures like roads and pipes

Wird oft verwechselt mit

infrastructure vs architecture

Architecture refers to the design and style of individual buildings, while infrastructure refers to the broad systems connecting them.

infrastructure vs logistics

Logistics is the management of moving goods or people; infrastructure is the physical system (roads, tracks) they move on.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is most commonly used in political, economic, or technical discussions. While it often refers to physical things like bridges, it is increasingly used to describe invisible systems like cloud computing or software frameworks.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often forget that 'infrastructure' can be used as an uncountable noun to mean the general concept, though 'infrastructures' is used when referring to different types or systems specifically. Don't confuse it with just 'buildings'.

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Merkhilfe

Look at the prefix 'infra-' which means 'below' (like infrared). Infrastructure is the structure that lies 'below' or 'behind' the scenes of a functioning city.

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Wortherkunft

From the French word 'infrastructure', combining the Latin 'infra' (below) and 'structura' (a fitting together or building).

Grammatikmuster

Usually uncountable when referring to the general concept of systems. Can be used as a countable noun (infrastructures) when comparing different systems. Commonly follows adjectives like 'urban', 'rural', 'digital', or 'military'.
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western countries, 'infrastructure' is a major political talking point regarding taxes, job creation, and national modernization.

Schnelles Quiz

The government announced a multi-billion dollar plan to repair the country's crumbling _____.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: infrastructure

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