Verbauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verbauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "obstruct by building", "block by building" or "spoil by building".

Essential properties of "verbauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verbauen
  • Simple past: verbaute
  • Participle: verbaut

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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 "verbauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To obstruct or block by building"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die Aussicht mit dem neuen Gebäude verbaut.He obstructed the view with the new building.
  2. Die Straße wurde durch die neue Brücke verbaut.The road was blocked by the new bridge.
  3. Sie haben den Garten mit einem Schuppen verbaut.They obstructed the garden with a shed.

2.) "Misuse or inefficient use of construction materials"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das teure Holz im Dach verbaut.He misused the expensive wood in the roof.
  2. Die Firma hat die Ressourcen im Projekt verbaut.The company wasted the resources in the project.
  3. Sie haben die hochwertigen Fliesen im Bad verbaut.They installed the high-quality tiles in the bathroom incorrectly.

3.) "To spoil opportunities or plans"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich mit dem Betrug seine Karriere verbaut.He ruined his career with the fraud.
  2. Sie hat sich durch ihre Entscheidung die Zukunft verbaut.She jeopardized her future with her decision.
  3. Mit dieser Aktion hat er sich viele Chancen verbaut.With this action, he blocked many opportunities for himself.
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