Translation of German word "bauen" to English
bauen
/baʊən/
Meaning
VerbTo form (something) by combining materials or parts.
How to use
The weak verb bauen ('to build / construct') conjugates regularly: ich baue, du baust, er baut, hat gebaut. The related noun for building/construction is der Bau or das Gebäude.
🇬🇧 English
build
Example
Dieser Code wird nicht mehr erstellt. Haben Sie Änderungen vorgenommen?
This code is no longer created. Have you made any changes?
Rugbyspieler sind von kräftiger Statur.
Rugby players are of strong build.
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Common phrases
- ein Haus bauen— to build a house
- eine Brücke bauen— to build a bridge
- abbauen— to dismantle / reduce / mine (separable)
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe gebaut
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #235 in German
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "bauen"?▼
The German word "bauen" is defined as: "To form (something) by combining materials or parts."
What does the German word "bauen" mean?▼
The German word "bauen" means "build" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "bauen"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "bauen"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir müssen das Haus bauen." (which translates as "This code is no longer created. Have you made any changes?").
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