VERB
bauen/ˈbaʊ̯ən/to build; to construct
bauen is a German verb that means to build or to construct. It is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "baute" and the past participle is "gebaut".
Definitions
1.to build or construct something (typically buildings, structures, etc.)(general)
a.to erect or put up a building or structure
Sie bauen ein neues Haus am Stadtrand.—They are building a new house on the outskirts of town.
2.to create or assemble something from parts(transfer, create)
a.to assemble (e.g., models, devices)
Kinder bauen zusammen einen Turm aus Bauklötzen.—Children are building a tower out of building blocks.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bauen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | baue |
| Present (du) | baust |
| Present (er/sie/es) | baut |
| Preterite (ich) | baute |
| Participle II | gebaut |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | baute |
| Imperative (singular) | baue |
| Imperative (plural) | baut |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bauen" mean in English?
- "bauen" means to build or to construct. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bauen"?
- "bauen" is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bauen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bauen" is "gebaut", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bauen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bauen" becomes "baute" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bauen"?
- "bauen" is a verb in German.
