NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Aufbaudie Aufbauten
Genitivedes Aufbausder Aufbauten
Dativedem Aufbauden Aufbauten
Accusativeden Aufbaudie 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.

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