VERB

aufbauen/ˈaʊ̯fˌbaʊ̯ən/to build; to construct; to set up

aufbauen is a German verb that means to build, to construct, or to set up. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌbaʊ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "baute auf" and the past participle is "aufgebaut".

Definitions

1.to build or construct something (physically or figuratively)(general)

a.to erect or assemble physical structures

Die Arbeiter haben das Gerüst schnell aufgebaut.The workers quickly erected the scaffolding.

b.to establish or create an organization, system, etc.

Sie haben eine erfolgreiche Firma aufgebaut.They built up a successful company.

Conjugation

Infinitiveaufbauen
Present (ich)baue auf
Present (du)baust auf
Present (er/sie/es)baut auf
Preterite (ich)baute auf
Participle IIaufgebaut
Konjunktiv II (ich)baute auf
Imperative (singular)baue auf
Imperative (plural)bauet auf
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "aufbauen" mean in English?
"aufbauen" means to build, to construct, or to set up. 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.

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