adjectiveother

aufgebaut

build · build up · assemble

The German word "aufgebaut" is the past participle of the verb "aufbauen", which means "to build up", "to construct", or "to set up".

  • bauen means "to build".
  • The prefix "auf" here adds the sense of "up", implying assembly or increase.

Similar words:

  • errichten (to erect)
  • konstruieren (to construct)
  • zusammenbauen (to assemble)

Differences:

  • aufgebaut focuses on the process of building or setting something up, often implying an increase or development.
  • errichten and konstruieren tend to be more formal or technical for building structures.
  • zusammenbauen specifically emphasizes assembling parts together.

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Examples

Das Modell ist bereits aufgebaut.adjective

The model is already built.

Unser Team hat die Struktur schnell aufgebaut.adjective

Our team quickly built up the structure.

Wie ist das neue Möbelstück eigentlich aufgebaut?adjective

How is the new piece of furniture actually assembled?

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