verb

erbauen

felépíteni

Etwas machen oder schaffen, oft ein Haus oder ein anderes Bauwerk.

The German word "erbauen" is a verb meaning "to build" or "to construct." It is composed of the root word "bauen" which means "to build" or "to construct," and the prefix "er-" which often indicates the achievement or completion of an action.

Similar words:

  • bauen — to build (general term)
  • errichten — to erect, set up (often formal or official constructions)
  • aufbauen — to build up (can also mean "to establish" or "to assemble")

Differences:

  • erbauen often has a somewhat formal or literary tone and emphasizes the successful completion of a structure.
  • bauen is the general everyday term.
  • errichten implies erecting something often from scratch, frequently used for monuments or public buildings.
  • aufbauen emphasizes the process or act of assembling or building up step-by-step.

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Examples

Architekten erbauen das Gebäude.verb

Az építészek felépítik az épületet.

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