Basic facilities and networks that enable transport, utilities, and communication.
Natural examples
Die Stadt investiert in ihre digitale Infrastruktur.
The city is investing in its digital infrastructure.
Nach dem Hochwasser muss die Infrastruktur repariert werden.
After the flood, infrastructure must be repaired.
Eine gute Infrastruktur erleichtert den Weg zur Arbeit.
Good infrastructure makes commuting easier.
Usage note
Infrastruktur is feminine and often used as a collective singular, but the plural Infrastrukturen refers to distinct systems or areas. Common types include transport, energy, and digital infrastructure.
Mini-lesson: Infrastruktur
Basic facilities and networks that enable transport, utilities, and communication. Infrastruktur is feminine and often used as a collective singular, but the plural Infrastrukturen refers to distinct systems or areas. Common types include transport, energy, and digital infrastructure.
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