English–German

“remodel” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmbaʊ̯ən/

Example

Wir bauen das Haus um.

We are remodeling the house.

Illustration for umbauen (remodel)

How to say “remodel” in German

“Remodel” in German is umbauen.

A room or building converted from its old arrangement into a new one.

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

Example sentences with umbauen

Wir bauen den Dachboden um, um ein Arbeitszimmer zu schaffen.

We are remodeling the attic to create a study.

Tips for using umbauen

  • Umbauen can describe structural changes or a changed use, whereas renovieren normally suggests improvement without a fundamental change to the arrangement.

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