Aufbau

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German

Etymology

Deverbal from aufbauen. Compare Dutch opbouw.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaʊ̯fˌbaʊ̯/
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Noun

Aufbau m (strong, genitive Aufbaues or Aufbaus, plural Aufbauten)

  1. construction (the manner in which or process by which something is built)
  2. buildup

Declension

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Descendants

  • English: aufbau principle

Further reading

  • Aufbau” in Duden online
  • Aufbau” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache