Bauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "build", "construct" or "erect".

Essential properties of "bauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bauen
  • Simple past: baute
  • Participle: gebaut

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To construct or build something physical"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir wollen ein neues Haus bauen.We want to build a new house.
  2. Die Firma hat eine Brücke über den Fluss gebaut.The company built a bridge over the river.
  3. Er hilft seinem Vater, eine Garage bauen.He helps his father build a garage.

2.) "To create or develop something abstract, like a relationship or theory"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie müssen Vertrauen zueinander bauen.They must build trust with each other.
  2. Die Wissenschaftler bauten eine neue Theorie auf.The scientists built up a new theory.
  3. Es ist wichtig, ein starkes Team zu bauen.It is important to build a strong team.

3.) "To assemble or put something together"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er baut gerne Modellflugzeuge.He likes to build model airplanes.
  2. Wir bauen das Möbelstück selbst zusammen.We assemble the piece of furniture ourselves.
  3. Die Kinder bauen ein Lego-Haus.The children are building a Lego house.

4.) "To cultivate plants or crops"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Bauern bauen hier Weizen an.The farmers grow wheat here.
  2. Wir bauen Gemüse in unserem Garten.We grow vegetables in our garden.
  3. Er baut seine eigenen Kräuter an.He grows his own herbs.
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