umgebaut
Translation
rebuilt, converted, remodeled, modified
Examples
Das Haus wurde komplett umgebaut.
The house was completely rebuilt.
Die umgebaute Fabrik ist jetzt ein Museum.
The converted factory is now a museum.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is rebuilt/converted ((sth.)) is rebuilt/converted The house is rebuilt.
a rebuilt/converted ((noun)) a rebuilt/converted ((noun)) This is a converted barn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: renoviert (renovated), saniert (refurbished); Antonyms: original, unverändert (unchanged)
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (around, re-) and 'gebaut', the past participle of 'bauen' (to build). Literally 're-built' or 'built around'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'um' as 'around' or 're-'. So, 'umgebaut' is something that has been 'built around' or 're-built' to be different.