ausbauen/ˈaʊ̯sˌbaʊ̯ən/to expand; to develop; to remove (by dismantling)
ausbauen is a German verb that means to expand, to develop, or to remove (by dismantling). It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌbaʊ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "baute aus" and the past participle is "ausgebaut".
Definitions
1.to expand or develop something (e.g. infrastructure, skills)(make bigger, more developed)
a.to expand, enlarge, or improve something
Die Regierung will das Schienennetz weiter ausbauen.—The government wants to further expand the rail network.
b.to develop or strengthen capabilities
Er möchte seine Sprachkenntnisse ausbauen.—He wants to develop his language skills.
2.to remove something by unfastening or dismantling(removal, especially by dismantling)
a.to dismantle and take out mechanical or structural parts
Der Mechaniker hat den Motor ausgebaut.—The mechanic removed the engine.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ausbauen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | baue aus |
| Present (du) | baust aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | baut aus |
| Preterite (ich) | baute aus |
| Participle II | ausgebaut |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | baute aus |
| Imperative (singular) | bau aus |
| Imperative (plural) | baut aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ausbauen" mean in English?
- "ausbauen" means to expand, to develop, or to remove (by dismantling). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ausbauen"?
- "ausbauen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌbaʊ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ausbauen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ausbauen" is "ausgebaut", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ausbauen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ausbauen" becomes "baute aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ausbauen"?
- "ausbauen" is a verb in German.
