Examples of using "Bouw" in a sentence and their english translations:
I build houses out of stone.
Why are you building a wall here?
[Pepe] We have already started building these
Why are you building a wall here?
A bridge can't be built in one day.
- Construction of the cathedral lasted four years.
- Construction of the cathedral went on for four years.
The construction of the building will be started next year.
In the Netherlands, it is the custom that, when during the construction of a house the highest point has been reached and the roof is ready for tiling, the client treats the construction workers to so-called "tile beer" to celebrate this. A flag is then placed on the ridge of the house. If the client is too stingy to treat, not a flag, but a broom is placed.