erbauen
build
Etwas machen oder schaffen, oft ein Haus oder ein anderes Bauwerk.
The German word "erbauen" is a verb that means "to build" or "to construct". It is composed of the prefix "er-" (which often conveys a sense of completion or achievement) and the root "bauen," which means "to build."
In a broader context, "erbauen" can also imply the act of creating something significant or uplifting, not just in a physical sense but also in moral or emotional dimensions.
Similar words in German include "bauen" (to build), "konstruieren" (to construct or design), and "errichten" (to erect).
While all these words relate to the act of building, "erbauen" often carries a connotation of purposeful or significant construction, and can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts, such as "to build" someone's spirit or morale.
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Examples
Architekten erbauen das Gebäude.verb
Architects build the building.
Das Team beschloss, ein neues Haus zu erbauen.verb
The team decided to build a new house.
Die Leute wollen dort etwas Großes erbauen.verb
The people want to build something big there.
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