Überbauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überbauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "build over", "construct over" or "cover".

Essential properties of "überbauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: überbauen
  • Simple past: überbaute
  • Participle: überbaut

See full conjugation of überbauen

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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 "überbauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To build over an existing structure, partially or totally covering it"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Architekten entschieden sich, das alte Gebäude zu überbauen.The architects decided to build over the old building.
  2. Man plant, die Brücke zu überbauen, um mehr Platz zu schaffen.They plan to build over the bridge to create more space.
  3. Das neue Einkaufszentrum wird die alte Fabrik überbauen.The new shopping center will build over the old factory.

2.) "To completely cover an area with constructions, eliminating open spaces"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Stadt hat den Park komplett überbaut.The city has completely overbuilt the park.
  2. In den letzten Jahren wurde das Viertel stark überbaut.In recent years, the district has been heavily overbuilt.
  3. Viele Grünflächen wurden zugunsten von Wohnraum überbaut.Many green spaces were overbuilt in favor of housing.
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