Erbauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erbauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "build", "construct" or "erect".

Essential properties of "erbauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erbauen
Simple past: erbaute
Participle: erbaut

regulartransitive

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 "erbauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To construct or build"

Definition: "To construct or build a structure or building."
Translation(s): build, construct, erect
Synonym(s): bauen, errichten
Antonym(s): abreißen, zerstören
Related word(s): Gebäude, Bau

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir haben beschlossen, ein neues Haus zu erbauen.We decided to build a new house.
Die Kirche wurde im 18. Jahrhundert erbaut.The church was built in the 18th century.
Er plant, ein großes Einkaufszentrum zu erbauen.He plans to build a large shopping center.

2.) "To inspire or uplift spiritually"

Definition: "To inspire or spiritually uplift someone."
Translation(s): uplift, edify, inspire, elevate
Synonym(s): erheben, inspirieren
Antonym(s): entmutigen, deprimieren
Related word(s): Inspiration, Erhebung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Musik hat die Zuhörer erbaut.The music uplifted the listeners.
Ein gutes Buch kann die Seele erbauen.A good book can edify the soul.
Seine Worte erbauten die ganze Gemeinde.His words uplifted the entire congregation.

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