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bauen

build

Meaning of bauen

construct

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German[ˈbaʊ̯ən]
build
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bauen belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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bauen synonyms

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What's the difference between bauen / erbauen / konstruieren / anlegen

🇩🇪German
bauen

Means “to erect/build,” often used for buildings, monuments, or other large structures. It sounds more formal than simple “bauen.”

A1Often

Die Firma errichtet ein neues Bürogebäude.

Компания возводит новое офисное здание.

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🇩🇪German
erbauen

Means “to erect/build” in a more literary or elevated style, often about buildings. It can also mean “to edify” in a figurative sense.

A1Rarely

Im Jahr 1900 wurde dieses Haus erbaut.

В 1900 году этот дом был построен.

🇩🇪German

Means “to construct/design” with a plan. It is often used for technical objects, machines, parts, and complex systems.

A1Often

Ingenieure konstruieren eine neue Brücke.

Инженеры конструируют новый мост.

🇩🇪German

Means “to create, lay out, or set up”; often used for gardens, parks, reserves, lists, or plans. It does not always mean physical construction.

A1Often

Die Stadt legt einen neuen Park an.

Город разбивает новый парк.

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How to pronounce bauen and what this word means

bauen translation: build. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce bauen

[ˈbaʊ̯ən]

bauen translation

build

bauen transcription

[ˈbaʊ̯ən]

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bauen meaning: what does it mean?

etwas aus Materialien errichten oder zusammensetzen

bauen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

bauen is pronounced as [ˈbaʊ̯ən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is bauen part of Professions vocabulary?

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Is bauen part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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