VERB

anbauen/ˈanˌbaʊ̯ən/to grow (plants); to add on (to a building); to cultivate

anbauen is a German verb that means to grow (plants), to add on (to a building), or to cultivate. It is pronounced /ˈanˌbaʊ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "baute an" and the past participle is "angebaut".

Definitions

1.to grow or cultivate something (especially plants, crops)(agriculture, gardening)

a.to grow or plant (crops, vegetables, etc.)

Dieses Jahr wollen wir Tomaten im Garten anbauen.This year we want to grow tomatoes in the garden.

2.to add something to an existing building(construction)

a.to build an extension onto a building

Wir haben eine Garage an das Haus angebaut.We built a garage onto the house.

Conjugation

Infinitiveanbauen
Present (ich)baue an
Present (du)baust an
Present (er/sie/es)baut an
Preterite (ich)baute an
Participle IIangebaut
Konjunktiv II (ich)baute an
Imperative (singular)baue an
Imperative (plural)baut an
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "anbauen" mean in English?
"anbauen" means to grow (plants), to add on (to a building), or to cultivate. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "anbauen"?
"anbauen" is pronounced /ˈanˌbaʊ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "anbauen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "anbauen" is "angebaut", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "anbauen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "anbauen" becomes "baute an" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "anbauen"?
"anbauen" is a verb in German.

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