ausbauen
expand
Etwas vergrößern, verbessern oder weiterentwickeln, damit es besser funktioniert oder wächst.
The German word "ausbauen" is a verb composed of:
- bauen = "to build"
- aus = prefix meaning "out" or "fully"
Meaning:
"ausbauen" means "to expand," "to develop further," or "to extend" something. It is commonly used when referring to enlarging a building, improving infrastructure, or enhancing skills.
Similar words:
- erweitern (to extend)
- ausdehnen (to spread out, to extend)
- verbessern (to improve)
Difference:
- "ausbauen" emphasizes building upon or expanding something existing with a notion of structural or functional improvement.
- "erweitern" and "ausdehnen" more focus on increasing size or scope, sometimes more abstract.
- "verbessern" focuses on improvement in quality rather than physical expansion.
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Examples
Sie bauen ihr Angebot kontinuierlich aus.verb
They continuously expand their offerings.
Er baut das System weiter aus.verb
He continues to expand the system.
Viele Firmen bauen ihr Netzwerk ständig aus.verb
Many companies constantly expand their network.
Viele Firmen bauen ihre Produktion schneller aus.verb
Many companies are expanding their production more quickly.
Wir wollen unser Haus nächstes Jahr ausbauen.verb
We want to expand our house next year.
Wollt ihr eure Werkstatt wirklich noch weiter ausbauen?verb
Do you really want to expand your workshop even further?
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