Abbauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abbauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "dismantle", "take down" or "disassemble".

Essential properties of "abbauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abbauen
  • Simple past: baute ab
  • Participle: abgebaut

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abbauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To dismantle or take down a structure"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen das alte Gebäude abbauen, um Platz für das neue zu schaffen.We have to dismantle the old building to make space for the new one.
  2. Die Arbeiter begannen, das Gerüst nach Beendigung der Renovierungsarbeiten abzubauen.The workers began to dismantle the scaffolding after the renovation work was completed.
  3. Nach dem Festival mussten alle Stände schnell abgebaut werden.After the festival, all stands had to be quickly taken down.

2.) "To gradually reduce or decrease"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Firma plant, in den nächsten Jahren Schulden abzubauen.The company plans to reduce debt in the coming years.
  2. Es ist wichtig, Stress abzubauen, um gesund zu bleiben.It is important to reduce stress to stay healthy.
  3. Der Sportler muss nach dem Wettkampf Muskelverspannungen abbauen.After the competition, the athlete must relieve muscle tension.

3.) "To extract or exploit natural resources"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In dieser Region wird seit Jahrzehnten Kohle abgebaut.Coal has been mined in this region for decades.
  2. Das Unternehmen plant, neue Ölfelder abzubauen.The company plans to exploit new oil fields.
  3. Seltene Erden werden in vielen Ländern abgebaut.Rare earths are mined in many countries.

4.) "To degrade or decompose substances"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bestimmte Bakterien können Plastik abbauen.Certain bacteria can degrade plastic.
  2. Der Körper baut Alkohol im Laufe der Zeit ab.The body breaks down alcohol over time.
  3. Enzyme helfen dem Körper, Nahrung zu abzubauen.Enzymes help the body to break down food.
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