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“build” in German

German

Alsoerbauen · aufbauen · errichten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaʊ̯ən/

Example

Wir bauen ein Haus.

We are building a house.

Illustration for bauen (build)

How to say “build” in German

“Build” in German is bauen.

A foundation grows through added parts into a usable building, structure, or larger whole.

Full entry for bauen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bauen

Die Firma baut eine Brücke.

The company is building a bridge.

Tips for using bauen

  • In auf etwas bauen, the verb means to rely on something rather than to construct on it, so context distinguishes the figurative use.

Other German words for “build”

Die Firma erbaut ein neues Wohnhaus.

The company is building a new residential building.

Sie baut ein gutes Team auf.

She is building a good team.

Wir errichten gerade ein neues Haus.

We are building a new house right now.

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