umgebaut
rebuilt · remodel · convert · rebuild
Etwas wurde verändert oder angepasst, damit es eine neue Funktion oder ein neues Aussehen bekommt.
The German word "umgebaut" is the past participle of the verb "umbauen", which means "to convert," "to rebuild," or "to remodel."
- bauen means "to build."
- The prefix um- generally means "around," "re-" or "changing."
So, "umbauen" literally means to build something differently or alter the structure.
Similar words:
- renovieren (to renovate)
- modernisieren (to modernize)
- renovieren (to refurbish)
Differences:
- umgebaut/umbauen implies structural or fundamental changes.
- renovieren usually means restoring or repairing without major changes.
- modernisieren focuses on updating or making more modern, not necessarily structural changes.
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Examples
Das Haus wurde komplett umgebaut.adjective
The house was completely rebuilt.
Hast du die Garage schon fertig umgebaut?adjective
Have you already finished remodeling the garage?
In dem umgebauten Fabrikgebäude befinden sich moderne Wohnungen.adjective
There are modern apartments in the converted factory building.
Wegen der umgebauten Kreuzung gibt es Stau.adjective
Because of the rebuilt intersection, there is a traffic jam.
Der umgebaute Bus fährt jetzt elektrisch.adjective
The converted bus now runs on electricity.
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