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build

build

Meaning of build

English

to make a building or structure from materials

Deutsch

etwas aus Materialien errichten oder zusammensetzen

build

Pronunciation

British English
/bɪld/
American English
/bɪld/

build with German translation

build usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We're building a small house.

Wir bauen ein kleines Haus.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The children are building a tower out of stones.

Die Kinder bauen einen Turm aus Steinen.

build synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between build, construct, make, assemble, erect, and create

🇬🇧English

More formal, for buildings, bridges, roads

B1often

ENEngineers will construct the bridge over two years.

🇬🇧English

Broader; common for models and crafts

A1very often

ENShe will make a model of the house.

🇬🇧English

Put ready parts together

A2often

ENHe assembled the bookshelf from the flat pack.

Advanced: broader words

E
🇬🇧English
erect

Formal: raise a building or monument

B2rare word

ENThey erected a statue in the town square.

🇬🇧English

Make something new, often abstract

A2often

ENThe designer created a new logo for the company.

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build belongs to the topic "Professions →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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build meaning: what does it mean?

to make a building or structure from materials

build pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

build is pronounced as /bɪld/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

build definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Wir bauen ein kleines Haus. Translation: We're building a small house.

Is build part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, build can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is build part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, build can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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