VERB
ausbauen/ˈaʊ̯sˌbaʊ̯ən/to expand; to extend; to develop
ausbauen is a German verb that means to expand, to extend, or to develop. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌbaʊ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "baute aus" and the past participle is "ausgebaut".
Definitions
1.to make something larger or more developed(construction, development)
a.to expand a building, facility, or capacity
Die Firma plant, ihre Produktionshalle auszubauen.—The company plans to expand its production hall.
2.to remove (a part) from something(technology, mechanics)
a.to take out a component
Der Mechaniker muss den Motor ausbauen, um ihn zu reparieren.—The mechanic needs to remove the engine in order to repair it.
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 extend, or to develop. 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.
