gebaut
Translation
built, constructed
Examples
Das Haus ist neu gebaut.
The house is newly built.
Ein gut gebautes Auto ist sicher.
A well-built car is safe.
Grammar Patterns
((as a predicative adjective)) to be ... The house is newly built.
((as an attributive adjective)) a ... thing Ein gut gebautes Auto ist sicher.
Similar Words
errichtet (erected), konstruiert (constructed)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'bauen' (to build). The 'ge-' prefix is typical for past participles in German.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ge-build'. The 'ge-' prefix often indicates a completed action, similar to the '-ed' ending in English for past participles.