Aufbau/ˈaʊ̯fˌbaʊ̯/structure; construction; setup
Aufbau is a German noun that means structure, construction, or setup. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌbaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Aufbauten".
Definitions
1.act or process of building, erecting, or setting up; development of something(general)
a.physical assembling or construction
Der Aufbau des Zeltes dauerte nur zehn Minuten.—The assembly of the tent only took ten minutes.
b.development or organization of something abstract
Der Aufbau eines neuen Unternehmens ist oft schwierig.—Building a new company is often difficult.
2.arrangement or structure of something(composition, structure)
a.the way in which something is put together or organized
Der Aufbau des Textes ist logisch und klar.—The structure of the text is logical and clear.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Aufbau | die Aufbauten |
| Genitive | des Aufbaus | der Aufbauten |
| Dative | dem Aufbau | den Aufbauten |
| Accusative | den Aufbau | die Aufbauten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Aufbau" mean in English?
- "Aufbau" means structure, construction, or setup. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Aufbau"?
- "Aufbau" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌbaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Aufbau" der, die, or das?
- "Aufbau" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Aufbau"?
- The plural of "Aufbau" is "Aufbauten".
- What part of speech is "Aufbau"?
- "Aufbau" is a noun in German.
