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

Infinitiveausbauen
Present (ich)baue aus
Present (du)baust aus
Present (er/sie/es)baut aus
Preterite (ich)baute aus
Participle IIausgebaut
Konjunktiv II (ich)baute aus
Imperative (singular)bau aus
Imperative (plural)baut aus
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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