Umbauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umbauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to rebuild", "to convert" or "to renovate".

Essential properties of "umbauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: umbauen
  • Simple past: baute um
  • Participle: umgebaut

See full conjugation of umbauen

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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 "umbauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To modify or transform an existing structure"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen das alte Haus umbauen, um mehr Platz zu schaffen.We need to renovate the old house to create more space.
  2. Nach dem Kauf des Gebäudes haben sie es komplett umgebaut.After buying the building, they completely rebuilt it.
  3. Der Architekt plant, die Küche zu umbauen.The architect plans to renovate the kitchen.

2.) "To reorganize or modify the arrangement of something (non-physical)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Unternehmen plant, seine Abteilungen umzubauen.The company plans to reorganize its departments.
  2. Wir müssen die Prozesse umbauen, um effizienter zu arbeiten.We need to restructure the processes to work more efficiently.
  3. Der Manager hat das Team erfolgreich umgebaut.The manager successfully reorganized the team.
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