VERB
aufbauen/ˈaʊ̯fˌbaʊ̯ən/to build up; to assemble; to establish
aufbauen is a German verb that means to build up, to assemble, or to establish. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌbaʊ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "baute auf" and the past participle is "aufgebaut".
Definitions
1.to build up or assemble something, often from parts(create or construct)
a.to set up or put together (physical objects, structures)
Wir müssen das Zelt noch aufbauen.—We still have to set up the tent.
b.to establish, to create (a system, organization, etc.)
Sie haben eine erfolgreiche Firma aufgebaut.—They have built up a successful company.
2.to develop, to build up (skills, relationships, etc.)(develop over time)
a.to cultivate or foster gradually
Er hat über Jahre ein großes Netzwerk aufgebaut.—He has built up a large network over the years.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufbauen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | baue auf |
| Present (du) | baust auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | baut auf |
| Preterite (ich) | baute auf |
| Participle II | aufgebaut |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | baute auf |
| Imperative (singular) | baue auf |
| Imperative (plural) | bauet auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufbauen" mean in English?
- "aufbauen" means to build up, to assemble, or to establish. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufbauen"?
- "aufbauen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌbaʊ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufbauen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufbauen" is "aufgebaut", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufbauen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufbauen" becomes "baute auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufbauen"?
- "aufbauen" is a verb in German.
