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aufbauen.

to build, to construct, to erect

8 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈaʊ̯fbaʊ̯ən/
  1. to build, to construct, to erect

    transitive · weak
    Alle Organismen sind aus Zellen aufgebaut.
  2. to rebuild, to reconstruct

    transitive · weak
    Die Familie entschloss sich, das Haus nach dem Brand neu aufzubauen.
  3. to set up, to put up, to pitch (a tent)

    transitive · weak
    eine Zelt aufbauen
  4. to build up

    transitive · weak
    Druck aufbauen
  5. to establish, to develop

    transitive · weak
    ein neues Leben aufbauen
    eine Bewegung aufbauen
  6. to build (muscles)

    transitive · weak
    Muskeln aufbauen
  7. to be based

    weak
    auf einer soliden Grundlage aufgebaut
    auf einer Lüge aufgebaut
Where this word comes from

auf- + bauen

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